The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Pro could rival Garmin with a big battery boost

And a much-needed one

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The rumors are that we might get threeSamsung Galaxy Watch 7models around July time, and a new leak points to the Pro variant coming with a significant battery boost compared to theSamsung Galaxy Watch 6series.

This comes fromGalaxyClub(viaSamMobile), and the message (according toGoogleTranslate) is that one of the Galaxy Watch 7 models has a battery capacity comparable to theSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

You may remember the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, launched in 2022, had an advertised typical capacity of 590mAh. That compares with 410mAh for the standardGalaxy Watch 5, and 425mAh for both theGalaxy Watch 6and theGalaxy Watch 6 Classic.

In other words, we’re looking at a substantial jump from the watches launched in 2023. In ourSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review, we talked about getting up to 72 hours between charges, or around 40-50 hours with a lot of GPS use involved.

When battery life matters

We’re not sure yet what the three versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 will be called – this is stillall rumored information– but if there is going to be one with a Pro designation, extra battery life could help it compete with thebest Garmin watchesout there.

CertainGarminmodels can go for days or even weeks between charges, sometimes with the help of solar power. When you’re adventuring in the great outdoors, having to charge your smartwatch every night can be a real drag.

See also theApple Watch Ultra 2, which comes with extra battery capacity over the standardApple Watch 9– primarily for the keen runners and hikers out there.Apple’s strategy may have helped informSamsung’s thinking this time around.

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We’ll have to wait and see whether the Galaxy Watch 7 Pro is a true Garmin competitor. If the leaks are to be believed, these watches – plus foldable phones and the Galaxy Ring – will be launched at an Unpacked eventsometime in July 2024.

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