Given that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 debuted in September 2020, we assumed Samsung had abandoned this line of fitness trackers – but recent leaks and rumors indicate that a Galaxy Fit 3 is indeed on the horizon.
We don’t know much about what to expect, but we do have some interesting predictions and advice to sort through. If you’re looking for a smart fitness tracker in 2024, this could be a possibility.
Aside from gathering what information we have so far, we’ve also compiled a wishlist for what we want to see from the Galaxy Fit 3, just in case Samsung is reading and can make a few changes to the final product.
Let’s get right to the point.
- What exactly is it? The next small fitness tracker from Samsung
- When will it be available? The year 2024 appears to be a possibility.
- What will it cost? Perhaps approximately $120 / ₹3,499 / AU$270.
Date and price of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Earlier speculations said that the Galaxy Fit 3 will be released in the first half of 2023, but this certainly did not materialize. In reality, it doesn’t appear that the wearable will be available in 2023 at all.
Given that the gadget is now appearing before regulators, a launch isn’t too far away, but at this point, we’re probably looking around 2024. Indeed, it could debut alongside the Samsung Galaxy S24 in January.
In terms of pricing, we expected the Fit 3 to start at the same price as the Fit 2: $59 / £39 / AU$135. The most recent leak in this sector, however, says that the new fitness tracker would cost twice as much as its predecessor.
News and leaks about the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
While there haven’t been many leaks about the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, there have been a few. We’ve seen two sources leak renders, both of which show a larger screen than the 1.1-inch display on the Galaxy Fit 2. The fitness tracker appears to be drifting into smartwatch territory.
We can see a physical button and a hole for the microphone on the right side of the gadget, and the suspected colors are gray, gold, and black – nothing to get too excited about, but practical choices. Of course, they are just unofficial representations, so nothing is verified as of yet.
At the moment, almost everything is getting generative AI applied to it, and the larger screen could enable some kind of AI assistant on the fitness tracker. AI enhancements are also being discussed for the Galaxy S24, and Samsung is clearly excited about the technology.
Another rumor concerns the battery, which is said to be much larger in capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2. However, this may not be as useful in terms of battery life as you believe – if the new tracker does really have a larger screen, it would require more power to run.
What we’d want to see
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 is a good wearable, earning 3.5 stars in our assessment, but there’s still room for improvement, which the following features may help with.
1. Improved heart rate monitoring
A dependable heart rate monitor is a near-essential component for any fitness tracker, but the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 lacks it.
It does have a heart rate monitor, but in our tests, we discovered that its measurements for both resting and workout heart rate were significantly off when compared to other devices. As a result, it is critical that Samsung addresses this for the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.
2. GPS
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 lacks GPS, which is acceptable considering the low price, but it’s a really valuable function to have.
So we’d like Samsung to include it in the Galaxy Fit 3, or at the absolute least add linked GPS, allowing the tracker to use your phone’s GPS connection.
3. Increased battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 has a good battery life, but it falls far short of the company’s claims, according to our tests. Samsung claims it can last for more than two weeks, but we discovered a daily drop of roughly 10% with normal use and up to 20% on days when we exercised for longer hours. That indicates the actual battery life is likely to be in the 5-10 day range.
So, for the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, we want a wearable that lasts at least two weeks without requiring you to severely limit your usage.
4. A display that is always on
An always-on display isn’t a necessary feature for a fitness tracker, but it is convenient because it allows you to view the time and other important information, such as notifications, at all times.
Of course, this can reduce battery life, but a well-implemented always-on display doesn’t have to be a huge drain, and we’d like it to be a feature that you can turn off, so you can choose whether or not to sacrifice battery life.
5. A barometer
An altimeter is another non-essential feature, but it is a valuable feature on any type of fitness tracker because it allows you to track elevation.
It’s another feature that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 lacks, but we hope to see it on the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.
