There are so many reasons to love the new Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The most recent smartwatches from Samsung are not only gorgeous and packed with features, but they also set new standards for comfort and features. They are incredibly light and cozy to wear. The new watches run on Wear OS which marks a return back to the platform after 8 years.

The new Galaxy watches are also powered by a new 5nm Exynos W920 chip, which comes with 16GB of storage space and the addition of a body composition measurement feature. Both Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are available in two sizes: 40mm/44mm and 42mm/46mm respectively.

And each of these sizes is available in a Bluetooth/WiFi and LTE model. In this post, we’re comparing Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth vs LTE model so you know the differences.

Although there are two sizes of the Galaxy Watch 4—44mm and 40mm—this comparison only includes the Bluetooth and LTE models of the 44mm size. With the exception of differences in sizes, costs, and battery life, both sizes have the same features. You can read about the variations between the Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm) and (40mm).

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth vs LTE Specifications Comparison

	Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm)	Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm) (LTE)
EDITOR’S RATING	Design:  (4.9 / 5) Battery:  (3.3 / 5) Fitness tracking:  (4.8 / 5) Features:  (4.8 / 5) Price:  (4.4 / 5) Average:  (4.4 / 5)	Design:  (4.9 / 5) Battery:  (3.3 / 5) Fitness tracking:  (4.8 / 5) Features:  (4.9 / 5) Price:  (4.4 / 5) Average:  (4.5 / 5)
Device name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm)	Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm) (LTE)
Device type	Sport/Fitness smartwatch	Sport/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch
Predessesor	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2	Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Successor	—	—
Released date	August, 2021	August, 2021
Ideal for	Unisex	Unisex
DISPLAY
Display type	Super AMOLED Full color	Super AMOLED Full color
Display size	1.4 inches	1.4 inches
Display resolution	450 x 450 pixels	450 x 450 pixels
Pixel density	454 ppi	454 ppi
Input type	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons Digital rotating bezel	Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons Digital rotating bezel
Always-on	Yes	Yes
Customizable watch face	Yes	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular	Circular
Dimension	44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8mm	44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8mm
Weight	30 grams (excluding straps)	30 grams (excluding straps)
Casing material	Armor aluminum	Armor aluminum
Strap/band material	Fluoroelastomer Hybrid leather	Fluoroelastomer Hybrid leather
Bezel Material	Armor aluminum	Armor aluminum
Strap size	20mm	20mm
Interchangeable band	Yes, 20mm	Yes, 20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass DX+	Corning Gorilla glass DX+
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G	Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Black Green Silver	Black Green Silver
MEMORY
RAM	1.5GB	1.5GB
Internal storage	16GB	16GB
Memory card slot	No	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.0	Bluetooth v5.0
Bluetooth calling	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
GPS	GLONASS/A-GPS/Beidou/Galileo	GLONASS/A-GPS/Beidou/Galileo
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No	GSM/HSPA/LTE
SIM	No	Yes, e-SIM
Band	No	GSM 850/900/1800 WCDMA B1/2/5
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes	Yes
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
Event reminder	Yes	Yes
Weather	Yes	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No	No
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Steps	Yes	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
Stress	Yes	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes	Yes
Blood oxygen	Yes	Yes
Blood pressure	Yes	Yes
Menstrual cycle tracking	Yes	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	Yes	Yes
Preloaded maps	Yes	Yes
On-screen workout modes	__	__
Triathlon mode	Yes	Yes
ECG Tracking	Yes	Yes
Preloaded sport modes	Yes, 90	Yes, 90
Safety tracking	Yes	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera	No	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Ambient light	Yes	Yes
Pulse Oximeter	Yes	Yes
ECG	Yes	Yes
Thermometer	No	No
Other sensors	BIA sensor	BIA sensor
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Wear OS 3	Wear OS 3
Chipset	Exynos W920	Exynos W920
CPU	Dual core 1.18GHz	Dual core 1.18GHz
GPU	Mali -G68 MP2	Mali -G68 MP2
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	361mAh	361mAh
Battery life	Mixed Usage:up to 2 days	Mixed Usage:up to 2 days
Charging type	Charging dock Wireless charging	Charging dock Wireless charging
Charging time	About 1-2 hours	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	Yes	Yes
Solar power	No	No
Rapid charging	_	_
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes	Yes
Music control	Yes	Yes
Find phone	Yes	Yes
Text response	Yes	Yes
MISC
Payment system	Samsung pay	Samsung pay
Compatibility	Android 6.0+, RAM 1.5GB+	Android 6.0+, RAM 1.5GB+
Companion app	Samsung Wearable app	Samsung Wearable app
Voice command	Yes	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm)	Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm) (LTE)
	Straps	Straps
	Charger	Charger
	Quick start guide	Quick start guide
NOTE: We can’t guarantee that all the information on this table are 100% correct.
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What’s New in Samsung Galaxy Watch 4?

• Galaxy Watch Runs on Wear OS

The new Samsung smartwatches come pre-installed with Wear OS 3, which marks a return to the software that drove the Gear Live smartwatch. As a result, you have more access to your favorite apps, which the Tizen platform lacks.

• A 5nm Exynos W920 Chip powers the Galaxy Watch 4.

A 5nm Exynos W920, which replaces the Exynos 9110 that powered the Galaxy Watch 3 down to Galaxy Watch, is another novel feature of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Classic. Samsung claims that the new chip increases GPU performance by ten times and CPU performance by 20%. Therefore, you can anticipate a faster smartwatch.

• Galaxy Watch 4 Has a BIA Sensor That Monitors Body Composition

You can measure your body composition using the new Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Sensor. Your skeletal muscle mass, body fat, body water, and basal metabolic index will all be determined.

These characteristics can improve your understanding of your body, which will enable you to plan your diet and exercise regimen more effectively.

Numerous other health-tracking features, such as sleep monitoring, heart rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and blood oxygen measurement, are available alongside these new health-tracking features.

• Storage Capacity Has Been Boosted to 16GB

Additionally, the storage space has been increased to 16GB. For storing and streaming your favorite songs, this is more storage space. Furthermore, you will have access to well-known apps like Spotify as a result of the switch back to Wear OS.

In addition to these capabilities, the Galaxy Watch 4 offers management of notifications and support for non-contactless payments via Samsung Pay and Google Pay.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth vs LTE: Standalone Capabilities

The only independent feature in the Galaxy Watch 4 distinguishes between the Bluetooth and LTE versions. Without using smartphone connectivity, you can make direct calls and respond to texts on the standalone smartwatch thanks to its support for an e-sim.

Additionally, Samsung added a web browser to the Galaxy Watch 4, making it possible to use LTE models without smartphone connectivity. The Galaxy Watch 4’s Bluetooth model supports calling and texting capabilities as well, but your phone must be synced with your smartwatch in order for this to work.

For stable Bluetooth connectivity, your smartphone must be near your; otherwise, you can’t use calling or texting features. 

You don’t need to bring heavy phones with you when engaging in outdoor activities because the LTE model gives you more ease.

Galaxy Watch 4 LTE Carrier

Check to see if the LTE feature is supported in your area before choosing the Galaxy Watch 4 LTE model. You can locate an LTE watch by consulting the official Galaxy Watch 4 LTE carrier list for that region.

There are a total of four models for the 44mm LTE Galaxy Watch 4 that are available worldwide: SM-875F, SM-875U, SM-875N, and SM-895. These three global LTE models are available for 40mm: SM-8657, SM-865U, and SM865N.

The carrier for your smartphone and Galaxy Watch must match if you want to use a single phone number.

Which One Should You Choose LTE or Bluetooth?

With the exception of LTE, the Galaxy Watch 4 LTE and Bluetooth variants are very similar. The question is, which one should you pick? Because it gives you more freedom to use calling and texting features, the LTE variant might be a better choice.

Even the LTE watch supports Bluetooth connectivity for calling and texting. The LTE feature can be turned on or off from your smartwatch’s settings, and doing so conserves battery life.

Therefore, in some situations, you can disable the LTE feature if you don’t need it, and if you don’t have a smartphone on you at all, you can enable the LTE feature to receive notifications.

In a nutshell, the LTE model is preferable, and a data subscription for your watch only costs a few dollars.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth vs LTE – What’s the Difference?

1. Price

The first difference you’ll notice between the LTE and Bluetooth models is the price difference. The LTE model is priced higher than the Bluetooth model.Price, eSIM, and battery life are where the two models diverge from one another.

The 40mm size of the Bluetooth model costs $249.99, while the 44mm of the Bluetooth model costs $279.99. Similarly, the 40mm size of the LTE model costs $299.99, while the 44mm size of the LTE model costs $329.99. You also have to factor in the cost of subscription for cellular plans which is where the actual cost comes in.

      2. Cellular Connectivity – The LTE Model is a Standalone Smartwatch

The main difference between the LTE and Bluetooth models is the presence of eSIM in the LTE model that makes it a standalone smartwatch. As a result, it can make and receive calls independent of a smartphone. It can also receive notification messages and can install apps independent of a smartphone. The Bluetooth model also has these capabilities, but your phone must be nearby.

       3. Battery Life – The Bluetooth Model Has a Longer Battery Life

Although, both the Bluetooth and LTE have the same battery capacity, it’s expected that the Bluetooth model will have a longer battery life once LTE is switched-on on the LTE model. Otherwise, it’s the same battery life of up to 2 days with the 44mm size and about a day with the 40mm size.

You can expect to get more battery life when you utilize one of the battery saver modes. My tip on saving battery life on the Galaxy Watch 4 is to do the following:

• Reduce display brightness.
• Limit the amount of app notifications.
• Disable the display that is always on.
• When your phone is nearby, turn off LTE if you’re using the LTE model.
• When not in use, turn off the GPS.

Galaxy Watch 4 Supported Carriers – Before Buying The LTE Model Read This

Before you decide to buy the LTE model of the Galaxy Watch 4, you want to be sure about which model is supported in your region. There are four models globally:

• 44mm size: SM-875U, SM-875F, SM-875N and SM-895
• 40mm size: SM-865U, SM-865F, SM-865N & SM-885

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth or LTE Model – Which Should You Buy?

The LTE model, which is a standalone smartwatch, is undoubtedly a more feature-rich smartwatch. Nevertheless, because of its ease of use and lower price, the Bluetooth model is a more preferred option. The Bluetooth model is unquestionably a better choice if you carry your phone with you most of the time. After all, the majority of people rely heavily on their phones.

On the other hand, it’s unquestionably a more complete smartwatch if you actually require the standalone functionality of the LTE for any reason. The actual cost, which comes from having to pay for data plans on a monthly basis, must be taken into account. In the US, this extra expense can range from $100 to $120 per year, depending on your carrier.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 LTE FAQs

Does Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has LTE?

Three separate cellular models exist to cover LTE and UMTS bands worldwide. Refer to the chart below to see which networks in your country or region offer cellular service for Galaxy Watch4.

Is it worth having LTE on Galaxy watch?

Best answer: Yes. Those who want to be connected at all times will benefit from buying a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 LTE model. It’ll cost more than the standard Bluetooth model, but you’ll never miss an important notification.

How Does the LTE Model Work?

The LTE model is a standalone smartwatch, it comes with an eSIM that enables cellular connectivity. An eSIM is an emerging technology that’s replacing physical SIM cards. This type of SIM is not removable.

All you need to do is download an eSIM profile from a network provider to your device to enable LTE connectivity. The Galaxy Watch 4 LTE model works by allowing you to scan a QR code and download an eSIM profile in the Galaxy Wearable app to enable cellular connectivity for the Watch.

How to Activate LTE on Galaxy Watch 4

To activate LTE on the Galaxy Watch 4, you will need to obtain a QR code from your network provider. Then open the Galaxy Wearable app and go to settings to scan and download your eSIM profile to the watch. This will enable cellular connectivity.

Can I Use Galaxy Watch 4 LTE without Cellular Connectivity

Yes, you can use the LTE model without activating LTE. Then it becomes just like the Bluetooth model which requires your phone for LTE connectivity. You can always turn off LTE on the watch from the settings app on the device.

Do you have to pay monthly for LTE watch?

You’ll pay an extra $10 per month just to get LTE service on your watch, and you’ll have to add it to an existing T-Mobile plan. So if you have another carrier, you’ll have to wait for it to support the watch before you can even consider buying one. That’s an extra $120 per year just for the connection on your watch.