![]() The Galaxy Watch Active 2 was actually one of the best-looking smartwatches in the market, thanks to its subtly curved glass along the periphery. Now, Samsung is no stranger to curved glass aesthetics. ![]() Leaks suggest the Galaxy Watch 6 might embrace curved display aesthetics, a la the Google Pixel Watch. With the Galaxy Watch 6 series, the company is apparently ready to flex its design muscles once again. Save for the different color tones and raised bezel, both the Galaxy Watch 5 and its Pro model share more or less the same fundamental design platform. Fresh design, versatile options Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Andy Boxall/Digital Trendsįollowing the Galaxy Watch 4 series, Samsung’s design team took a somewhat regressive approach and went in a direction where the aesthetic variance between the base and premium models wasn’t much apparent. From adjusting brightness levels to handling calls, the rotating bezel is something that is intrinsically linked to the very signature identity of Samsung’s smartwatches. The bezel isn’t just satisfying to interact with, it is also a godsend when you are working out and got sweaty hands, which makes it extremely annoying to interact with the hit-or-miss touch gestures on a wet display. I personally resisted upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 5 series because the rotating bezel on the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is too good to forsake. Interacting with the tiny icons and the other UI elements on the smartwatch’s screen is somewhat of a frustrating experience, as missteps happen all the time. More than just being a standout design element, the rotating bezel is a functional boon. Moreover, the Pro branding is reportedly being retired, making way for the Classic trim’s comeback. Multiple leaks suggest that the rotating bezel is coming back. ![]() Of course, the decision was widely criticized, and it seems like a course correction is in the pipeline for 2023. Samsung’s $450 phone does one thing way better than the iPhone 14Īfter staying loyal to the rotating bezel system for a healthy few generations, Samsung decided to skip it for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, focusing instead on a design that is all about durability. Watch the iPhone 14 Pro destroy this phone with a 200MP cameraĥ things that could make watchOS 10 the perfect Apple Watch update
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