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Galaxy Watch 7 Improvements Over Watch 6

Summary of all improvements in Galaxy Watch 7 compared to Galaxy Watch 6.


Major Upgrades

FeatureWatch 6Watch 7
ProcessorExynos W930 (5nm)Exynos W1000 (3nm)
SpeedBaseline+30% faster
EfficiencyStandard+30% better
Display~1000 nits2000 nits
GPSStandardDual-frequency
AILimitedFull Galaxy AI
WearOS4.05.0
One UI Watch56

Galaxy AI Features (New)

  • AI health insights and predictions
  • AI sleep coaching with Sleep Animals
  • Smart workout recommendations
  • Predictive health alerts
  • AI battery optimization
  • Smart notification prioritization

What Stayed the Same

  • Display sizes (40mm/44mm)
  • Battery capacity (300mAh / 425mAh)
  • RAM (2GB) and Storage (16GB)
  • Water resistance (5ATM + IP68)
  • Core health sensors (ECG, blood pressure, body composition)

Worth Upgrading?

Yes if: Galaxy AI interests you, you want better outdoor visibility (2000 nits), or you need the faster processor.

No if: Watch 6 works fine, budget is a concern, or AI features don't matter to you.


See Also: Watch 7 vs Watch 6|What's New|What Is Galaxy AI