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Samsung is working on a smartwatch that doesn't run Wear OS

Samsung is developing a smartwatch that may not use Wear OS, a surprising move for the tech giant.

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 19:30 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 23:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Technobezz · sammyguru.com · Notebookcheck · Digital Trends · PhoneArena · SamMobile.

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The story so far

Samsung is working on a smartwatch that does not run Wear OS. This was first reported by SamMobile. Later, Notebookcheck revealed that the device, tentatively named Galaxy Aero, may use a real-time operating system (RTOS) and offer multi-week battery life. This is a departure from Samsung's current Galaxy Watch line, which runs Wear OS.

The battery life claims are notable. Digital Trends suggests the device could offer more than a week of battery life, which is significantly longer than most current smartwatches. This aligns with Notebookcheck's reporting on multi-week battery life. However, the exact battery life and other specifications remain unspecified.

The device is in development, according to PhoneArena. The Galaxy Aero is not yet announced. Samsung has not officially confirmed the existence of this smartwatch.

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The obvious questions

What operating system will the new Samsung smartwatch use?

The new Samsung smartwatch may use a real-time operating system (RTOS), according to Notebookcheck.

What is the battery life of the new Samsung smartwatch?

The battery life of the new Samsung smartwatch could be more than a week, according to Digital Trends. Notebookcheck suggests it could be multi-week.

Has Samsung confirmed the new smartwatch?

Samsung has not officially confirmed the existence of this smartwatch.

Topics

Samsung Wear OS Smartwatch Galaxy Aero RTOS Battery Life

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