If Samsung sticks to the same schedule as last year, a Galaxy Watch 5 successor could be upon us in August — and the latest update to the rumor mill suggests the Galaxy Watch 6 could beat it when it comes to battery life.
This is from galaxy club (opens in a new tab) (pass anthropomorphic robot (opens in a new tab)), and according to certifications for the upcoming smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 6 will come with a 300 mAh or 425 mAh capacity battery, depending on its size (40mm or 44mm, if it follows last year’s lead).
That’s up from 284 mAh and 410 mAh respectively, so while we’re not talking a huge leap in battery size, we’d expect the extra capacity and some additional hardware and software tweaks to mean a significant improvement in battery life.
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Officially, Samsung says the time between charges for the 40mm and 44mm Galaxy Watch 5 models is expected to be “up to 40 hours,” so we’re talking about a day and a half before you have to start using the charger again.
Check out our Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review and you’ll find that we managed to make this smartwatch last you through the day, including workouts. If you want more, then you need to be careful with your wearables.
The leaked Galaxy Watch Pro 5 makes no mention of it this time around, but thanks to a 590 mAh battery, it has about twice the battery life of the cheaper model. We’ll have to wait and see if Samsung can improve on that this year.
Analysis: Wearables have battery life issues
Of course, whether it’s a smartphone, laptop, or any other type of electronic device, the longer the battery life, the better. This is especially important when it comes to wearables, though: These gadgets are designed to be worn at all times, not on a charging stand.
For example, with smartwatches, they can keep tabs on your steps, heart rate, sleep patterns, and more. Whenever you’re not wearing them, there are gaps in the data collected, making these devices less useful.
By their very nature, though, these wearables are small and lightweight. No one wants a bulky smartwatch weighing down on their wrist — which means there’s not much room for a battery. Manufacturers are basically in a win-win situation for the time being.
As far as smartwatches go, your best bet might be something like the Garmin Instinct 2: It uses a monochrome screen and can last a month between charges, while the solar option could last forever if you live somewhere sunny No need to charge.
