Samsung Galaxy Fit3 announced with a bigger screen

Samsung announced the release of the Galaxy Fit3, its newest fitness tracker that aims to inspire everyone to "feel their best and adopt a healthier lifestyle."

The Galaxy Fit3 boasts an aluminum body with a wider display that its predecessor, allowing users to keep track of their health and wellness data — from daily workouts to peaceful sleep — straight from their wrists, around the clock.

Highlights

Here's what you should know about the new Galaxy Fit3:

• 1.6-inch screen, which is 45% wider screen than the one Galaxy Fit2 has
• Health metrics that include heart rate and stress levels
• Track over 100 types of workouts
• Sleep tracking and coaching with snoring detection and blood oxygen level monitoring
• Safety features, including Fall Detection and Emergency SOS
• Over 100 watch face presets, ability to set your own photos as the background
• It's waterproof with a 5ATM rating and IP68-rated water and dust resistance
• Use Galaxy Fit3 to control the camera on your smartphone as well as for media playback. You can also use it to locate your misplaced smartphone.
• Battery that lasts up to 13 days

On the record

"In this new era of wellness, users desire a more comprehensive understanding of their health and Samsung has committed to providing users with advanced health monitoring tools to help them along their wellness journey," said Blue Avelino, Head of Mobile Experience for Samsung Electronics Philippines. "As our newest fitness tracker, the Galaxy Fit3 underscores our commitment to providing accessible resources that encourage everyday wellness and inspire everyone to work on their best self."

Availability

The Galaxy Fit3 will be available from February 23 in select markets in three color options, including gray, silver, and pink gold. The wearable must be paired with a smartphone with Android 10 or above, and a Samsung account must be registered on a paired smartphone.