Meet Samsung Galaxy Fit - Samsung's best budget smart band yet

Samsung is trying to assert dominance in the affordable smart wearables market with the new Galaxy Fit like how the Korean giant has with the A-series smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Fit

Samsung released several smart wearables in 2019, one of them is the Galaxy Fit which features an AMOLED display and a larger battery compared to the more affordable Galaxy Fit.

Meet the Samsung Galaxy Fit

Unboxed

The new smart band from Samsung comes in a relatively small box that carries the Galaxy Fit, wireless charging cradle, and the quick start guide.

The bright and vibrant AMOLED display

In front is a 0.95-inch AMOLED touch display with a resolution of 240 x 120 pixels that produces bright, vibrant and sharp images and text given that it is housed in a small  18.3 x 45.1 x 11.2 mm body. On the left side is the single button that serves as the home and power button.

The metal buckle is integrated with the strap

At both ends of the smart band, the body has a proprietary mechanism that attaches and locks each band to the main body securely. The said strap is flexible but noticeably sturdy. It can be removed should you wish to replace the bands.

The metal buckle is integrated into the rubber strap and has a single protruding point that locks the strap securely. You will have to intentionally press on the protrusion in order to remove the strap.

It weighs at just 23 grams with the strap and is rated for MIL-STD-810G military standards. 

The rest of the features

The various watch faces of the Galaxy Fit

The Galaxy Fit connects and collaborates with via the Galaxy Wearable app and the Samsung Health app. 

In the Galaxy Wearable app is where you connect the Galaxy Fit for the initial set-up. It is also the place where you can control the various settings related to the hardware and software notifications while the Samsung Health app is where you find the details of your heart rate and activities like rest, sleep, work, and exercise. 

We were impressed at how quickly and accurately it detects our transition from each activity may it be from rest, exercise or sleep!

After the initial set-up in the Samsung Wearable app, you can customize the settings of the following: watch face, alarms, weather, quick responses, notifications, display, and the vibrations.

Within our first 48 hours with the Galaxy Fit, it was able to accurately detect when we are resting, walking, and sleeping. We were impressed at how quickly and accurately it detects our transition from each activity may it be from rest, exercise or sleep. We are confident that reliability and accuracy are on par with Fitbit devices.

Samsung Galaxy Fit Specs

Display: 0.95-inch AMOLED screen w/ 240 x 120 resolution at 282 ppi
CPU: MCU Cortex M33F 96MHz / M0+ 16MHz
RAM: 2MB
ROM: 32MB
OS: FreeRTOS
Battery: 120mAh
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, HRM
Other Features: NFC wireless charging, MIL-STD-810G
Dimensions: 18.3 x 45.1 x 11.2 mm 
Weight: 23 g
Price: PHP 4,999

Quick thoughts

Samsung Galaxy Fit on the wrist

If you are looking for a capable but affordable fitness band that accurately detects and records your activities while integrating well with the Samsung ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy Fit is highly recommended.

But, if you do not need the AMOLED display, you can check the more affordable Galaxy Fit e at PHP 1,999.

Either band is a good choice but the Galaxy Fit faces tough competition from Mi Band 4.

What do you guys think?