Fitness trackers are back hot on the heels of the Google Fitbit Air, Samsung is reportedly launching a new Galaxy Fit

Date:
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:58 +0000

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The Galaxy Fit 4 fitness tracker could be in development at Samsung, and it could arrive later this year.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung could be developing the Galaxy Fit 4 for a 2026 launch It won't be showcased at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, and will instead go on sale in September We don't know how much it will cost or what its new features are, but Samsung could give it a GPS boost
Affordable fitness trackers are rising in popularity, and Samsung could be gearing up to launch its next Galaxy Fit model just as Google launched its budget-friendly Google Fitbit Air .

SamMobile first reported on the rumor, who claims it received information that Samsung is currently developing the next gen device in its lineup of budget wearables, which it says will launch later this year. It would mark
the first Galaxy Fit device since the Galaxy Fit 3 from 2024. The Fit 3 made our list of the best fitness trackers , and it's easy to see why:, theyre solid options for fitness novices who want a simple device with enough health monitoring tools. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: You may like The Google Fitbit Air finally breaks cover, and it heralds a new era of
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The original report says the Galaxy Fit 4 is due for a September launch
around the time of IFA 2026, which is set to take place from September 4-8. That said, the outlet also mentions that its unlikely that well see the
device make an appearance at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in July, and will instead
go straight to launch alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 and the Galaxy S26 FE .

Despite the launch date information, its difficult to pinpoint exactly what improvements Samsung plans to make with the device, but we have a hunch at what it wont be getting.

Its unlikely that the Galaxy Fit 4 will be able to run Wear OS like its
Galaxy Watch sibling range, and will probably still run on the RTOS system like its predecessor. This is because of Samsungs cost-cutting strategy, skipping the full power of Wear OS so it can list the device for a more affordable price, though we dont know how much the Galaxy Fit 4 will cost
just yet.

As for health tracking features, its unclear if therell be any new additions joining its roster of basic functions, but were confident that itll allow you to make the most of tools such as step, heart rate, and sleep tracking, as well as control music playback and phone notifications. It may even get some more AI-powered Samsung Health features to steal the Fitbit 's lunch. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The most likely upgrade would be the addition of GPS, which the Galaxy Fit 3 doesnt have. If Samsung gave the Galaxy Fit 4 a GPS boost, it would not only allow you to track outdoor activity more precisely, but it would also mean
you can use your on-wrist device without needing to have it connected to your smartphone.

As weve seen with the Google Fitbit Air, basic fitness trackers seem to be
all the hype at the moment. I can see why this is; why spend money on a premium smartwatch like the Apple Watch Ultra 3 if you know you dont need all the advanced bells and whistles?

Although Samsungs Galaxy Fit devices arent screenless, they still sit in the same ballpark as screenless fitness trackers due to their limited, yet sufficient health functions, adequate smartphone controls, and affordable price points.

Now that everyones flocking to the Fitbit Air, it creates tough competition for Samsung to really pull through with the Fit 4. However, Samsung could
have the upper-hand if it chooses to bestow GPS upon the Galaxy Fit 4 which the Fitbit Air doesnt have. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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