Samsung Galaxy Fit (smartwatch)
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| Type | Activity tracker |
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| Release date | June 14, 2019 |
| Operating system | FreeRTOS |
| CPU | MCU Cortex M33F dual-core @ 96MHz M0+ 16MHz |
| Power | 120 mAh |
| Dimensions | 18.3 mm (0.72 in) H 44.6 mm (1.76 in) W 11.2 mm (0.44 in) D |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy Fit is an activity tracker designed, developed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was released on 20 February 2019, along with the lower-priced Galaxy Fit e. It was made available for sale on June 14, 2019.[1][2][3]
Specifications[edit]
Hardware[edit]
The watch measures 18.3 mm × 44.6 mm × 11.2 mm (0.72 in × 1.76 in × 0.44 in), without the strap, with a weight of 23 grams (0.81 oz). It features a 0.95-inch (24 mm) 120x240 AMOLED touchscreen display, with 32MB of internal storage and 2MB of RAM. It contains a 120mAh battery, and has an accelerometer, gyroscope, and heartrate sensor. It is also rated waterproof up to 5ATM.[4][5] The watch can be charged wirelessly through near-field communication.[4][6]
Software[edit]
The Galaxy Fit pairs through Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth 5.1 (Galaxy Fit 2) with a smartphone running an OS newer than Android 5.0 or iOS 10.0. The pairing requires the installation of three applications and one plugin, which include the Galaxy Fit plugin, the Samsung Wearables app, Samsung Health, and Samsung Accessory Service. The watch runs on FreeRTOS. It has various widgets for fitness, stress, and heartbeat tracking, although it did not have GPS connected with the phone when launched, a software update added this feature.[4][7]
Reception[edit]
The smartwatch received mixed to positive reviews from critics. PC Magazine gave it a 4/5 excellent score, praising the cost, accurate health tracking, and battery, while criticizing the need for two applications and the large bezel.[8] Reviewers from TechRadar gave the watch a score of 3/5, positively describing the battery life and display, while critiquing the lack of GPS and the quality of the distance tracking.[9] Digital Trends and Android Authority praised the display, water resistance, battery, and weight, but criticised the lack of GPS and the setup procedures.[10][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Fit available in the US starting today". Android Authority. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- ^ "Samsung Introduces Three New Wearables for Balanced and Connected Living". Samsung US Newsroom. 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Fit review: A well rounded $100 fitness band". SamMobile. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ a b c "Samsung Galaxy Fit". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Fit SM-R370 full specifications". SamMobile. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ Williams, Andrew (2019-07-05). "Samsung Galaxy Fit review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ Stolyar, Brenda (June 14, 2019). "Samsung Galaxy Fit". PCMag. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ Williams, Andrew (2019-07-05). "Samsung Galaxy Fit review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Fit Review". www.digitaltrends.com. Retrieved 2019-09-22.