What's New in Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (2023) brings back the physical rotating bezel that was missing from the Watch 5 series, along with a larger display, faster processor, and enhanced health features.
Headline Features
- Rotating Bezel Returns: 120-step tactile navigation, sealed mechanism, works with gloves and wet hands
- Larger Display: 1.3" (43mm) and 1.5" (47mm) — about 8% larger with 20% thinner bezels
- Faster Processor: Exynos W930 is 18% faster than W920 with improved power efficiency
- 2GB RAM: Up from 1.5GB for better multitasking
Health Improvements
- Sleep Coaching: Personalized sleep advice with sleep animal profiles and custom improvement plans
- Skin Temperature Monitoring: Overnight tracking with trend analysis and women's health correlations
- Improved Body Composition: Faster, more consistent BIA measurements
- Enhanced Heart Monitoring: Better ECG readings and more reliable blood pressure
Software Updates
| Feature | What's New |
|---|---|
| One UI Watch 5 | Improved widgets, better notifications, enhanced AOD options |
| WearOS 4 | Better backup/restore, improved accessibility, enhanced Google integration |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Better range, more stable connection, lower power |
Watch 4 Classic Comparison
The Watch 6 Classic improves on Watch 4 Classic with 8% larger display, 18% faster processor, sleep coaching, skin temperature monitoring, WearOS 4, and Bluetooth 5.3. The rotating bezel experience itself is essentially the same.
What Didn't Change
- Rotating bezel experience: Same great navigation
- Stainless steel build: Same premium materials
- Water resistance: 5ATM + IP68
- Health sensors: ECG, blood pressure, body composition (improved accuracy)
- Battery: Similar life with larger screens offsetting larger batteries
Should You Upgrade?
From Watch 4 Classic: Worth it if you want the larger display, sleep coaching, or latest software. Can wait if your Watch 4 works well.
From Watch 5/5 Pro: Worth it if you miss the rotating bezel. The Watch 5 Pro has a larger battery (590mAh vs 425mAh), so consider if bezel is worth the battery trade-off.
New to Samsung: Great choice if you want rotating bezel navigation and premium materials.
See Also: Does Have Rotating Bezel|Classic vs Watch 6|vs Watch 5