The new Galaxy Watch 7 from Samsung may not seem like a significant upgrade from its predecessor at first glance, but it comes with some notable improvements that could sway those considering one of Samsung’s latest wearables.
The latest Galaxy Watch features a stylish green finish and maintains its iconic rounded design with a stunning edge-to-edge display. Under the hood, it boasts a new five-core Exynos W1000 chip that offers three times the performance of the Galaxy Watch 6, enhanced health sensors, a more accurate GPS, and the FDA-authorized Sleep Apnea feature.
While Apple fans may be intrigued by these updates, it’s important to consider compatibility with the iPhone.
Does the Galaxy Watch 7 work with the iPhone?
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Despite its impressive features, the Galaxy Watch 7 is not compatible with the iPhone, making the Apple Watch the preferred choice for iPhone users due to its seamless integration.
In the past, Samsung offered basic iPhone compatibility through the Galaxy Watch app, but this was limited in comparison to the Apple Watch functionality. The Galaxy Watch 7’s lack of iPhone compatibility continues this trend.
For Android users, utilizing the Galaxy Watch 7 with a Samsung smartphone provides the optimal experience, given Samsung’s control over software on both devices.
Does the Galaxy Watch 7 work with any Android phone?
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Using the Galaxy Watch 7 with a Samsung smartphone yields the best results, but it is also compatible with other Android devices that meet minimum requirements.
Android phones need at least 1.5GB of memory with Android 11 or later and Google Mobile Services (GMS) installed to support the Galaxy Watch 7’s features.
While some features may be exclusive to Samsung smartphones, most of the health monitoring functions can be accessed on any compatible Android device through the Samsung Health app.
