Updated
Updated · PCMag · Jun 12
Samsung Keeps 4-Watch Lineup Unchanged After 2026 Review
Updated
Updated · PCMag · Jun 12

Samsung Keeps 4-Watch Lineup Unchanged After 2026 Review

3 articles · Updated · PCMag · Jun 12

Summary

  • June 12’s review left Samsung’s recommended wearable lineup unchanged: Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, Watch Ultra, and the lower-cost Watch FE.
  • The refresh was a currency-and-availability check rather than a product shake-up, with editors reaffirming the current picks instead of adding or dropping models.
  • Galaxy Watch 8 remained the top choice for most buyers, helped by new AI wellness features, built-in Google Gemini, and a 3,000-nit display despite one-day battery life.
  • Watch 8 Classic stayed the battery-focused premium option with about 2 days of use, while Watch Ultra remained the rugged pick and Watch FE the budget smartwatch alternative.
  • The broader lineup still reflects Samsung’s Wear OS era, with Google apps preinstalled across current watches and the Galaxy Ring noted as a health-tracking alternative.

Insights

With its 'dated processor,' how does Samsung's budget watch truly perform against its pricier, AI-powered siblings in daily use?
Will Samsung's powerful AI watches finally overcome the one-day battery life that frustrates most users?
As watches track our body's deepest metrics, are we getting healthier or just more overwhelmed by personal data?