Galaxy Watch9 (40mm)
Samsung
Current generation as of this writing (announced at Galaxy Unpacked July 22, 2026; on sale Aug 7, 2026). First Galaxy Watch to move from Exynos to the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite platform. Launch Wear OS version not independently confirmed at research time -- omitted rather than guessed (runs Samsung One UI 9 Watch, but the underlying Wear OS version number was not confirmed).
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED As stated by manufacturer: “Super AMOLED” |
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| Shape | Round |
| Display Size | 34 mm As stated by manufacturer: “1.34 inches” |
| Max Brightness | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite As stated by manufacturer: “First Galaxy Watch generation to move from Exynos to Qualcomm” |
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Battery
| Battery Capacity | 390 mAh As stated by manufacturer: “20% more capacity than Galaxy Watch8” |
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| Charging Type | Proprietary wireless |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE) | No As stated by manufacturer: “Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-only SKU; a separate LTE SKU exists at a higher RRP ($429.99 per launch coverage)” |
| GPS | Yes |
Sensors
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
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| Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Sensor | Yes |
Build & Design
| Case Diameter | 40 mm |
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| Water Resistance Rating | IP68 + 5 ATM |
Software & Compatibility
| iPhone Compatible | No |
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