Rumor mill: Is Samsung shifting gear with a Micro LED Galaxy Watch Ultra?،
The field of smart watches offers variety that meets the preferences of each user. Whether you’re on a budget, prioritizing health and fitness, or looking for a premium experience like the Apple Watch Ultra or Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, there’s something for everyone . Now it appears Samsung is aiming to add another choice to the premium wearable device market. According to a report from GizmoChina (via MySmartPrice), as Samsung globally launches its Micro LED display for TVs this year, the tech giant plans to integrate this new display technology into smaller devices, including smartwatches. The company is rumored to be working on a model tentatively named “Galaxy Watch Ultra” that will feature the innovative Micro LED display.
To pave the way for this technology, Samsung aims to phase out OLED from its Galaxy Watch lineup within a year. After establishing a dedicated Micro LED team last year, the company has already launched the development of micro LED displays suitable for smartwatches. After a year of development and subsequent research and development stages, these displays are expected to make their way into small consumer electronic devices.
So, what exactly is a Micro LED screen?
As the name suggests, these are ultra-small LEDs, each measuring less than 100 micrometers. These LEDs, thinner than a human hair, emit light and color independently, eliminating the need for a backlight or color filter. Notably, Samsung’s Micro LED uses elements smaller than 50㎛, only 10% of those found in typical high-resolution B2B products. Additionally, RGB elements are made from inorganic materials, ensuring no afterglow issues and maintaining excellent brightness and image quality for over 100,000 hours.
The adoption of a Micro LED display in smartwatches will likely impact the price of the device. The details of what Samsung has in store for next year remain to be seen. It’s a waiting game to see what innovations the tech giant will introduce, but given that Samsung was once considered the most innovative tech company in the world, the wait might be worth it.
