Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch Active 4 inch closer to launch

The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 received China's CCC certification yesterday. Two variants of each of those smartwatches passed through the certification process. The SM-R860 (39mm) and the SM-R870 (43mm) are the variants of the Galaxy Watch Active 4, while the SM-R880 (41mm) and the SM-R890 (45mm) are the variants of the Galaxy Watch 4. Both smartwatches will come bundled with 5W wireless chargers, but there won't be a charging adapter inside the box.

It was revealed yesterday that the 41mm version of the Galaxy Watch 4 will be powered by a 247mAh battery, similar to the Galaxy Watch 3. The smartwatch should be capable of lasting a couple of days on a single charge, similar to existing Galaxy Watch devices. The upcoming smartwatches are expected to feature circular Super AMOLED displays, IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, an accelerometer, a barometer, a gyro, GPS, a heart rate monitor, SpO2 measurement, and sleep tracking.

In terms of hardware specs, the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will feature a 5nm Exynos processor. This chipset should provide a much-needed boost in speed, performance, and power efficiency. They also feature slimmer bezels and flat glass protection. The smartwatches are expected to be announced alongside the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in August 2021.