Samsung · Smartwatch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
The Galaxy Watch 7 predecessor. Same sensor stack, smaller leap from older models.
DiscontinuedSamsung no longer sells it new, so the price is its last list price.See current models
$299Samsung →
Key specs
- Battery life
- 2 days
- Charging
- 1h 50m
- Weight
- 28.7g
- Case size
- 40mm
- Display
- AMOLED, always-on
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- Android only
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, ECG, SpO₂, Skin temperature, Body composition (BIA), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter, Ambient light, Microphone
The Watch 6 brought back rotating bezels (on the Classic model), refined the always-on display, and added Sleep Coaching. If you find one cheap it is nearly identical to the Watch 7 for daily wear. Blood-pressure monitoring works in Korea, the EU, and — since March 2026 — the US.
Strengths
- BIA body composition
- Blood pressure with cuff calibration
- AMOLED at 480×480
Tradeoffs
- Three generations behind the Watch 9
- Battery still under 2 days with AOD
- BP requires cuff recalibration every 28 days
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Common questions
- How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 cost?
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 starts at $299, with larger sizes and premium finishes costing more.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 require a subscription?
- No. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Samsung app is included.
- How long does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 battery last?
- About 2 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 weigh?
- The 40 mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 weighs 28.7 g.
- How big is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6?
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has a 40 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 28.7 g.
- Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 waterproof?
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with Android only — there is no iPhone app.
- Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 still worth buying?
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 came out in 2023 and Samsung has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.