Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Classic | Hands-On Review with Wear OS 3.0 Smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the more premium Classic smartwatch have just launched and this hands-on review compares the specs, design & features. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is significantly more expensive vs the original, but is it worth that price? Includes a full tour of the new Wear OS 3.0 'Powered by Samsung', fresh for 2021 - a hybrid of Google's smartwatch OS and Tizen.

The vanilla version is smaller with a 1.2-inch screen and 40 or 44mm flavours. Meanwhile that more expensive Classic model comes in 42 or 46mm and boasts a 1.4-inch display. Both Sammy devices rock a crisp Super AMOLED panel, plus speaker and mic for taking/placing calls and using Bixby.

You get a rotating bexel on the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for navigating those Wear OS 3.0 menus. Google Play can be used to download fresh apps, while NFC allows Samsung Pay to take you contactless. And as my hands-on review shows, all the major features from Tizen etc are present and correct.

Hoping to bring you an in-depth video soon!

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic vs Standard Chapters:
0:00 - Well hello there
0:49 - Design
1:53 - Display & specs
2:24 - Wear OS 3.0 2021 features
8:02 - Body Composition & fitness
9:28 - Storage, battery
10:08 - Byeeeee

[TechSpurt]

Hello! Thanks for watching my hands-on with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 duo. Hoping to bring you a proper full review soon, and a quick heads up - apparently the Always On Display only kicks in when the watch detects it's being worn (so will deactivate if you take off at night etc). Makes sense!

[leelicayan]

It's as if Samsung knew I was debating on whether to get a Samsung watch or a WearOS watch. Glad to see them give me both

[FerdinandKurniawan]

Never thought that Pep Guardiola is a good tech reviewer

[umersalman]

6:21 its not a bug. If you put it on your wrist, then it detects the it and turns on always on display. This is a battery conservation feature, if you put it on your bedside table, the display turns off as there is no need for always on display then.

[iwrestleabeeonce]

Imagine having some "personal time" and you accidentally answer your phone 😅

[AndrewPallos]

Small correction: you can actually choose between the 1.2 and 1.4 inch screens for either the standard or classic models. (So, four total options.) The standard model has a 40mm size with the 1.2 inch screen and a 44mm size with the 1.4 inch screen. The classic model has a 42mm size with the 1.2 inch screen and a 46mm size with the 1.4 inch screen. Both 1.2 screens are the same, with a 396x396 resolution, and both 1.4 screens are the same with a 450x450 resolution. Hope this helps.

[anthonyhemsworth]

I love the negativity, " how badly you slept and how much you're going to get rained on " 😂😂

[uchennaagwu]

I pre-ordered the 44mm watch4 yesterday, got a $50 free credit for the new buds2. Im so excited and cant wait for their arrival. Thank you Uncle Sammy 😊

[DJJuxtapose]

Mate - your presentation style is easily the best for this stuff. Totally dodged Verge and Linus to hear you say the word 'spurt' in the opening sentence. Job well done.

[JeskidoYT]

Finally someone reviews the watches!! Out of ten YouTube creators, you're the only one to go in depth

[saadmasroor]

6:20 aod kicks in when watch is on the hand.

[rham]

Came here directly after seeing the watch in unpacked!

[dufrayne_]

I may buy this watch especially for the blood pressure and ECG modes, as I have high blood pressure it's handy to keep an eye on it. Good video mate

[Ahsabzerotechy]

You need to wear the watch to get always on display to work!

[MS-mddh]

Hi, what is the size of that galaxy classic watch 4 on your hand, 42mm or 46mm? and what watch band size are you using S/M or M/L? Thanks.

[stephennoe]

I bought a Samsung Gear Classic two years ago. I enjoyed using it. About two months ago the battery started to run down quickly, the watch started to behave badly, functions not working correctly and lately the Home key not functioning at all. I would buy another Samsung watch but this time keep the receipt and warranty card. I would expect better from an expensive watch.

[airestonia]

"watchface with a seal that is quite merrily getting pissed that I'm fully on board with" :D that made my day

[plunder]

It must feel odd, actually attending an event.

[GYS]

I still use my Gear S3 Frontier, I love it. Almost 5 years old!

[curtiswrigley]

The regular one has a pretty huge bezel. The classic appears to have the same large bezel but they cover it with that inner overlapping ring. Wondering how they use standard bands when they curve around the watch? Standard bands I know are straight cut at the end.