Besides the introduction of the Galaxy Watch, Samsung has also entered the budget-friendly wearable market with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Fit and the Galaxy Fit e. The wearable features the thin horizontal display in a lightweight body with all of the essential features for fitness enthusiasts and stellar battery life.
WEARABLE COMPARISON
| Feature | Galaxy Fit | Galaxy Fit e |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Black, Silver | Black, White, Yellow |
| Display | 0.95” Full-Color AMOLED (120 x 240, 282 ppi) |
0.74” PMOLED (64 x 128, 193 ppi) |
| Dimensions | 44.6 x 18.3 x 11.2 mm (24g w/strap) |
40.2 x 16.0 x 10.9 mm (15g w/strap) |
| Battery | 120 mAh | 70 mAh |
| Chipset | Cortex M33F 96MHz + M0 16 MHz | Cortex M0 96MHz |
| OS | Real-time OS (RTOS) | |
| Memory | 512KB Int. RAM / 2048KB Ext. RAM 32MB Ext. ROM |
128KB Int. RAM 4MB Ext. ROM |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | |
| Sensors | HRM, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | HRM, Accelerometer |
| Charging | NFC Wireless | Pogo Pins |
| Durability | 5ATM Water Resistance | MIL-STD-810G | |
| Compatibility | Android 5.0+ (1.5GB RAM minimum) | |
| iPhone 5 and above (iOS 9.0+) | ||
Whichever one you chose, you have a modest processor tacking your workouts and displaying notifications from your compatible Android or iPhone on the small AMOLED display. The Galaxy Fit lets you select from one of the 90 different activities to track using the Samsung Health app or auto-detect and track a few popular types of workouts like running, rowing, biking or walking. Both wearables are water-resistant up to 5 meters deep, also meeting MIL-STD 810G standards for top-notch durability.
Samsung has even included a heart rate monitor with the Galaxy Fit, something usually reserved for higher priced wearables. you even get features like "enhanced sleep analysis" and "smart stress management" which sets the Galaxy Fit apart from other affordable wearables.
Because of the way they are designed, the batteries on these fitness trackers can last for several days.
On the software side, the interface is described as "simple and intuitive", with alarms, weather information, and calendar events synced to your wearable's widget directly from your phone without you having to ever reach for your pocket.