Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch LTE launched in India 

Samsung has launched Galaxy Watch Active 2 in India, which is its mid-tier fitness tracking-focused smartwatch in India at a starting price of Rs 26,990. second-generation Galaxy Watch Active, or Galaxy Watch Active 2, may t look all that different from original but Samsung’s promise of its “new, intuitive, and refined features” surely look promising – at least on paper. Samsung is also refreshing its flagship Galaxy Watch with 4G LTE support - this one will start at Rs 28,490. 

Galaxy Watch Active 2 is clearly stand-out smartwatch – even though it’s t Samsung’s premiere offering. biggest takeaway – Galaxy Watch Active 2 brings back Samsung’s signature rotating bezel. But re’s a twist. Instead of opting for a physical rotating dial (like it is in Galaxy Watch), Samsung is using a new ‘digital’ bezel in Galaxy Watch Active 2 which makes border around screen sensitive to touch. A digital rotating bezel may t be as satisfying as real thing (like it is in Galaxy Watch) but at least you get option w – it was missing out in original Galaxy Watch Active. Galaxy Watch Active 2’s touch-sensitive bezel also gets haptic feedback to ensure interactions feel more natural.  

Samsung is also offering more options with Galaxy Watch Active 2. Unlike original Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes with two different build materials (aluminum, stainless steel) - re’s just one size though which is 44mm. 

original Galaxy Watch is still a very capable fitness-focused smartwatch – which is also why Samsung isn’t discontinuing it just yet – but as is rm with any next-generation product of its class, Galaxy Watch Active 2 also brings some very useful upgrades – and some gimmicks.  

Samsung says it has updated heart rate monitor and accelerometer in Galaxy Watch Active 2 for better results – Galaxy Watch Active 2 is also said to be faster. And re’s ECG – much like Apple Watch Series 4 and 5. feature isn’t available at launch though. re’s Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, as well as GPS so you can use smartwatch for fitness tracking even without your phone.   

w gimmicks. Galaxy Watch Active 2 has a feature called ‘My Style’ that lets you custom design your watch faces basis on outfit that you’re wearing. Samsung has also re-worked on third-party apps like YouTube so you can w watch YouTube on Galaxy Watch Active 2’s tiny screen through its own dedicated app.   

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Steel will be available in silver, black and gold finish for Rs 31,990 while Aluminum version will come in black, rose gold and cloud silver finish for Rs 26,990. Galaxy Watch 4G will be available in 46mm and 42mm variants for Rs 30,990 and Rs 28,490 respectively. Galaxy Watch 4G will support eSIMs from Airtel and Reliance Jio. 

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