Samsung Plans to Switch Back to Square-Shaped Design for Future Galaxy Watches: Report

Samsung shifted to circular designs with the Gear S2 smartwatch.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 12 March 2024 11:30 IST

Samsung Plans to Switch Back to Square-Shaped Design for Future Galaxy Watches: Report

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The Samsung Gear S2 launched in India in 2016

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 models feature circular design
Apple Watch models feature a rectangular design
Samsung launched round smartwatches in recent years

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to bring back a rectangular design for its future Galaxy smartwatches. This would mark a departure from the circular design seen in recent Galaxy Watch models. The South Korean electronics manufacturer unveiled the Galaxy Gear smartwatch with a square screen back in 2013. It was followed by the Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear Live with a similar display form factor. The Samsung Gear S2 was the first smartwatch by Samsung with a circular design and a physical rotating bezel.

As per a report by SamMobile, Samsung is looking to bring back the Apple Watch-like squarish design for its smartwatches. The popular Android watch brand would reportedly adopt a similar design to previous models like the Galaxy Gear, Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear Live, which came out over a decade ago.

Samsung introduced a circular design and a rotating bezel with the Galaxy Gear S2. Since then, the company has been following the circular design language. The latest generation Galaxy Watch 6 models have the same design, too.

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It is not clear whether the shift to square-shaped displays will be implemented with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 series or delayed for another year.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Excellent build quality
Personalised workout experience
Accurate health and fitness tracking
Good software and apps
Fast charging

Bad
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Camera controller app exclusive to Samsung phones

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Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Strap Colour Black

Display Size 41mm

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Dial Shape Square

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Samsung Plans to Switch Back to Square-Shaped Design for Future Galaxy Watches: Report

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Strap Colour Silver

Display Size 30mm

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Dial Shape Round

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Ideal For Unisex

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