Overview
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch FE Show Up in FCC Filings Summary
As FCC files for the Galaxy Watch 7 become available, Samsung’s next wave of goods is drawing notice. These papers present a new reference to a watch thought to be the Galaxy Watch FE and offer some semi-confirmation of the model numbers for Samsung’s forthcoming watches. Interestingly missing is the much anticipated Galaxy Watch 7 Pro, but that might soon change.
Model Numbers and Subsets
Models SM-L300, SM-L305, SM-L310, SM-L315 and SM-R861 are listed with the FCC. The Galaxy Watch 7 (LTE), Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth), and Galaxy Watch FE are said to be corresponding to them. They are called “Smart Wearable” gadgets in the paperwork, and label instructions state that particular details are available on their “About Watch” pages.
Models Broken Down
Drawing from Samsung’s prior model numbering schemes, it is most likely that:
SM-L300 and SM-L310 stand for the Galaxy Watch 7’s 40mm and 44mm Bluetooth variants.
These timepieces come in LTE versions, SM-L305 and SM-L315.
This is supported by the FCC filings, which include just Bluetooth/WiFi capabilities for the L300 and L310 versions and cellular connectivity for the L305 and L315.
Galaxy Watch Fashion Edition
It is believed the Galaxy Watch FE is the model SM-R861. Should that be the case, this would be a more reasonably priced choice in Samsung’s smartwatch lineup, maybe even less than the standard Galaxy Watch 7 models. This gadget was confirmed to be a watch by the FCC through tests for Bluetooth and WiFi alone.
Galaxy Watch 7 Pro missing
Thought to be the Galaxy Watch 7 Pro, models SM-L700 and SM-L705 have not been filed. As the launch day draws near, updates on these models are anticipated.
Times of Launch
June of last year saw the filing of the Galaxy Watch 6 with the FCC, and it was released in July. The official debut of these new watches is probably scheduled for the upcoming Unpacked event from Samsung, which is rumored to take place in July, given the current timing, with filings emerging a few weeks sooner.
Verdict
These FCC filings provide us a better idea of what Samsung’s next wearable generation will entail while we wait for further information. The Galaxy Watch FE’s release raises consumer excitement for the next Unpacked presentation by implying a wider range of possibilities.