Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 Secret Weapon against Apple Watch 6 Leaked

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 Secret Weapon against Apple Watch 6 Leaked

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 2 may bring back one of the original Galaxy Watch's most beloved features. And that could be bad news for the Apple Watch 6.

According to SamMobile, sources have confirmed that the Galaxy Watch 2 will have a physical bezel. We have seen little FCC filing for the new lifestyle Galaxy Watch, but the recent increase in leaks makes it likely that the wearable is on the way (and will bring back a definitive feature).

When we reviewed the first Galaxy Watch, we found the rotating bezel clever and useful. Rotating the dial proved to be a great alternative to swiping or poking something with your finger on Samsung's Tizen OS. For example, we were able to move between menu screens by rotating the dial with a click.

According to the FCC certificate, the Galaxy Watch 2 will also have a 45mm stainless steel case, a Gorilla Glass DX display, 5ATM rated water resistance, military-grade durability, and GPS. There could also be a larger variant and a titanium version. [Both rumored Galaxy Watch 2 models are known to offer LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. However, less expensive configurations that do not support LTE will probably be available for purchase.

As for release dates, a summer debut alongside the Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Note 20 lineup seems to make the most sense. The fall would help steal the thunder from the Apple Watch 6, which is expected to introduce more competitive battery life and SpO2 monitoring; MacRumors has reported that the upcoming Apple Watch may forgo the long-awaited microLED upgrade this year, and the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to be available in the fall, 2020 could be Samsung's year to shine in the wearables space.

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