Key Points:
- FCC Listings Confirm New Galaxy Watches: New filings with the FCC hint at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series and a budget Galaxy Watch FE.
- Model Numbers Identified: The listings include model numbers SM-L300, SM-L305, SM-L310, SM-L315, and SM-R861, aligning with prior leaks and filings.
- Anticipated Announcements: More details are expected at Samsung Unpacked this summer, possibly revealing the full lineup and Wear OS 5.
Speculation surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 series has intensified with new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) listings providing a strong indication that new smartwatches are imminent. All wireless devices require FCC approval, and the latest filings suggest the arrival of new Galaxy Watches.
Discovered by Droid Life, these FCC filings include model numbers SM-L300, SM-L305, SM-L310, SM-L315, and SM-R861. This aligns with prior leaks, particularly those involving the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, where the Galaxy Watch 7 was registered with Bluetooth 5.3 specifications. The overlap in model numbers strengthens the likelihood that these are indeed the forthcoming Galaxy Watch models.
While the FCC documents officially categorize these devices as “smart wearables” from Samsung, the way regulatory information is accessed—a detail often mandated by the FCC—gives away their true nature. Samsung has indicated that regulatory details for these models will be found on the About Watch page, effectively confirming their identity as Galaxy Watches.
The first four model numbers are believed to correspond to the various sizes (40mm and 44mm) and connectivity options (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + LTE) for the Galaxy Watch 7. However, there’s no mention of a Galaxy Watch 7 Pro or Galaxy Watch 7 Classic, which had been speculated in earlier leaks.
The most intriguing model, SM-R861, deviates from Samsung’s typical flagship numbering, suggesting it might be the anticipated budget-friendly Galaxy Watch FE. Alternatively, it could be designated as the Galaxy Watch 4 (2024), aligning with the existing Galaxy Watch 4’s SM-R860 model number.
Anticipation is building for Samsung Unpacked this summer, where further revelations about the Galaxy Watch 7 series and possibly the budget Galaxy Watch model are expected. This event will likely coincide with announcements about Wear OS 5, previewed at Google I/O 2024.
