Samsung Galaxy Fit 3: what we want to see

Date:
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:00:17 +0000

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The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 could be on the way as an affordable upgrade to the Fit 2.

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As well as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 line, Samsung might also have a new fitness tracker on the way, as there are whispers of a Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.

So far we dont know much about this wearable, but as a member of the Fit line its sure to be an affordable, fitness-focused alternative to a full smartwatch.

We do have some idea of how much it might cost and when it might launch though, so youll find that information below, and as soon as we hear anything new, well add it to this article.

Plus, weve come up with a list of the things we most want from the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, to make it as good as possible. Cut to the chase What is it? Samsung's next affordable fitness tracker When is it out? Possibly this year How much will it cost? Likely around $59 / 39 / AU$135 Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 release date and price

A post on the South Korean version of Samsungs community forums suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 will land either in the second half of this year or the first half of 2023.

Thats quite vague, and wed take it with a pinch of salt anyway, but from the wording (machine translated from Korean) it sounds like this year is more likely than next. If it does land this year then its possible that it could
be announced around the same time as the Galaxy Watch 5, which itself is thought to be landing in or around August.

As for the price, the same poster claimed that it will sell for between
49,000 and 50,000 South Korean won, which would mean Samsung is keeping the price roughly the same as the Galaxy Fit 2 a wearable which launched for $59 / 39 / AU$135.

Of course, even if this leak is accurate, prices may vary in other regions, but it suggests the Galaxy Fit 3 will be very affordable in any case. The Galaxy Fit 3 might cost the same amount as the Fit 2 (Image credit: Michael Sawh) Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 news and leaks

We dont know anything about the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 yet, other than the possible release window and price, detailed above, but well fill out this section as soon as more leaks and rumors emerge. What we want to see

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 is a decent wearable, achieving 3.5 stars in our review, but that also means theres plenty of room for improvement, which the following features could help with. 1. More accurate heart rate monitoring

A reliable heart rate monitor is a near essential feature for any fitness tracker, and yet its something the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 lacks.

Sure, it has a heart rate monitor, but in our tests we found its readings for both resting heart rate and exercise were way out compared to other devices. So its vital that Samsung improves this for the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3. 2. GPS The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 doesn't offer GPS (Image credit: Michael Sawh)

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 doesnt include GPS, and while thats perhaps understandable given the low price, its a really useful feature to have.

So wed like Samsung to add it to the Galaxy Fit 3, or at the very least add connected GPS, so the tracker can piggyback off your phones GPS connection.
3. Better battery life

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 actually has quite solid battery life, but going by our tests its a long way short of the companys claims. Samsung claims it can last for over two weeks, but we found a daily drop of around 10% with typical use and up to 20% on days when we exercised for longer periods. That means
the actual battery life is likely to be more in the region of 5-10 days.

So for the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 we want a wearable that genuinely does last for at least two weeks, without having to seriously limit your use of it. 4. An always-on display There's no always-on display option for the Galaxy Fit 2 (Image credit: Michael Sawh)

An always-on display isnt really an essential feature for a fitness tracker, but it is nice to have, as it means you can always see the time and other key information like notifications.

Of course, this can also harm the battery life, but a well implemented always-on display doesnt have to be a major drain, and wed want it to be a feature that you can turn off, so you can choose whether you want to take
that battery life hit or not. 5. An altimeter

An altimeter is another thing thats not really essential, but it is a useful perk on any sort of fitness tracker, as it allows you to track elevation.

Its another thing thats not offered on the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2, but we hope that it will be offered on the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3. These are the best cheap fitness trackers



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