Foldables were the star of the show at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on 11 August, but we shouldn’t forget about the wearables. The Korean giant revealed the regular Galaxy Watch 4 and high-end Watch 4 Classic, both of which bring some big changes to the table.
Chief among these is a return to WearOS software, produced in collaboration with Google. The tweaked version Samsung is using is officially known as ‘One UI Watch’, but the Watch 4 and 4 Classic are the first smartwatches to run the revamped operating system.
Samsung’s new Exynos W920 processor also makes its debut here, becoming the first 5nm chip designed for wearables. The wide-ranging health and fitness features include a new body composition metric, which includes indicators of bone density and water retention.
However, it’s the Watch 4 Classic that can be seen as a direct successor to last year’s device, retaining the physical turning crown we saw on the Watch 3. The regular Watch 4 replaces this with haptic feedback, allowing for significantly slimmer bezels. There’s also some variation in sizing, as we explain below.
With pre-orders live now, here’s where you can secure your Galaxy Watch 4 right now.
When do the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic come out?
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic at its Galaxy Unpacked event on 11 August. Pre-orders are live from now until 26 August, ahead of both watches going on sale from 27 August.
How much do the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic cost?
There are two sizes of both watch, each with the option for 4G support. That means there’s plenty of variation when it comes to pricing:
- Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm, Bluetooth-only) – £249/US$249.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm, 4G) – £289/$299.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm, Bluetooth-only) – £269/US$279.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm, 4G) – £309/$329.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm, Bluetooth-only) – £349/US$349.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm, 4G) – £389/US$399.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm, Bluetooth-only) – £369/US$379.99
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm, 4G) – £409/US$429.99
Where to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic in the UK
The obvious place to pre-order both watches in the UK is direct from Samsung. Between now and 2 November, Samsung is offering up to £75 off the Watch 4 or £100 off the Watch 4 Classic when you trade-in an eligible older watch.
All pre-orders (regardless of retailer) in the UK will get you either £50 (Watch 4) or £75 (Watch 4 Classic) worth of credit in the Google Play Store.
A full list of third-party retailers are yet to be confirmed. We’ve only found John Lewis so far, but Currys PC World and Very are also expected to stock the watches at some point.
For the 4G models on contract, check out these networks:
Where to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic in the UK
As you might expect, both the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are available from Samsung’s US site too. The company is offering up to $185 off either device when you trade-in an eligible watch from Apple, Fitbit, Fossil or Garmin.
In terms on third-party retailers, the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic are available to pre-order via B&H contract-free. We’re also expecting Best Buy and Target to sell them, but their pages aren’t live yet.
The three major carriers in the US are all stocking the watches:
We’re expecting more retailers to sell the watches following the 27 August release date. In the meantime, check out our dedicated guide to the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic to learn more about them.
Will they be good enough for our best smartwatch chart? Only time will tell.
