These are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Active/ Sports smartwatch

February

7, 2019

We have already seen renders of Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch leak, and today we have detailed specs, courtesy of leaked firmware analysed by XDA-Developers.com.

The firmware shows a slightly bigger device with an upgraded processor, LTE, GPS, speaker and improved sensor suite. There is however no evidence of an ECG or BP Monitor sensor.

Samsung Gear Sport (2017) versus Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (2019) Specifications

SpecificationSamsung Gear Sport (2017)*Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (2019)
Model NameSM-R600SM-R500
Software VersionTizen 3.0 (upgradeable to Tizen 4.0.0.2)Tizen 4.0.0.3
ProcessorExynos 7270Exynos 9110
Display1.2-inch circular display, 360×360 resolution, Super AMOLED Full-color AOD, Gorilla Glass31.3-inch circular display, 318DPI, 360×360 resolution
Battery Capacity300mAh230mAh
ChargingDC 5v/700mAhDC 5V/1.0A
GPSYesYes (BCM47755)
NFCYesYes, with secure element (PN553 and PN80T)
Heart Rate MonitorYesYes (Green LED, no IR/Red LED)
MicrophoneYesYes
SpeakerNoYes
LTE modelNoYes
Other sensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyroscope Sensor, Pedometer, Sleep monitor, Wrist-up sensorAccelerometer with linear acceleration, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gravity sensor, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Sleep monitor, Stress monitor, Wrist-up sensor
Other connectivityWi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.2BCM43012 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.2 combination chip)
ButtonsBack and HomeBack and Menu
FeaturesAlways on Display, Glove Mode, Haptic feedback, Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Waterlock ModeAlways on Display, Bixby, Glove Mode, Haptic feedback, Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Waterlock Mode

It will be available in a variety of colours as can be seen in the render above and positioned against the Apple Watch.

What do our readers think of the wearable? Let us know below.

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