Samsung will reportedly reintroduce a much-loved design feature with its next smartwatch. It is claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 will bring back the rotating bezel that enabled users to select functions and apps.
When the company threw its lot in with Google and adopted a co-developed version ofWear OS, it also ditched the bezel wheel - so both theSamsung Galaxy Watch 4andGalaxy Watch 5were more basic in their design.
But, according to Korean tipster and YouTube content creator,Super Roader, that’s about to change. He says the next Watch will come with a physical rotating bezel once more.
Unfortunately though, it will only be on the Galaxy Watch 6 Pro, he reveals - the standard edition will have a familiar digital design instead.
Those willing to make the leap up to the Pro model should also get two size options this year. As reported bySamMobile, there could be a smaller, possibly 40mm version to go along with the replacement for the 45mmGalaxy Watch 5 Proreleased at the tail end of 2022.
Also claimed is that the Pro model(s) will again focus on improved battery life. A 300mAh battery has been spotted listed on Safety Korea’s website, which is a step-up from the 284mAh battery in the Galaxy Watch 5. This could allow either watch to reach beyond the three to five days of charge some say the Watch 5 Pro is capable of.
As for launch date, we don’t expect to hear anything official on the Galaxy Watch 6 family until much later this year. The Watch 5 series was announced in August 2022, so it’s likely Samsung will stick to a similar timescale for its replacement.
That gives us plenty of time to find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, the Watch 6 Pro and Samsung’s comeback tour for the rotating bezel.
In the meantime, you can check out how the currently-available models compare with each other in ourcomparison of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro.
