Samsung leak reveals Galaxy Aero smartwatch-lite and it could right the wrongs of Samsungs disappointing Apple Watch SE rival

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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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A leak has revealed hints pointing towards a low-cost Samsung Galaxy Aero smartwatch.

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 A new leak sheds fresh light on the Samsung Galaxy Aero smartwatch The device might ditch Wear OS and use the RTOS operating system instead It could fix some of the mistakes of the
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Its safe to say that we werent huge fans of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE , with our reviewer scoring it a measly two stars and branding it one of the most confusing smartwatches Ive ever tested. Yet despite the disappointment, a new leak suggests that Samsung is going to take another stab at the entry-level smartwatch market but the result might look very different.

The latest hints come from Gadgets & Wearables , which investigated the Samsung Health and Galaxy Wearable apps to uncover hints of what might be to come. And according to the news outlet, the forthcoming device could take the form of a new Samsung watch dubbed the Galaxy Aero. Whats interesting about this product is that, unlike many of the best Samsung watches , it might not run on Googles Wear OS . Previous reporting from SamMobile found hints pointing towards the use of RTOS, or real-time operating system , as Samsung software contained references to Galaxy Aero and galaxy_rtos_watch. The implication here is that these devices were the same product. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

RTOS is the platform that Samsungs Galaxy Fit devices run on and is a far
more lightweight system than Wear OS. If RTOS ends up powering the Galaxy Aero, it would suggest that the product will be at the lower end of Samsungs wearable spectrum.

Further investigation from Gadgets & Wearables suggests that several Samsung apps and services have the capability of handling RTOS and devices that use it. And its that capability that supposedly opening the door for the Galaxy Aero. You may like Samsungs cheap Fitbit Air rival just leaked, but we have
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there's no Classic 3 new Galaxy Watch models tipped, with a feature from the Pixel Watch Righting the wrongs of the past (Image credit: Future) One of our main criticisms of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was that it was strangely positioned at the time, it offered worse performance than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, despite being available to buy for the same price or more. With the Galaxy Aero, that uncomfortable quirk might be remedied.

Thats because SamMobile suggests it could be priced below the Watch FE,
making it a more sensible proposition for a low-cost smartwatch . If true, that could make it much less of a tough sell. 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.

And theres another consideration. By using RTOS instead of Wear OS, Samsung could conceivably cut down on battery usage, solving another major problem with the Watch FE. It would mean making some compromises, with limited
support for the Google Play Store and third-party apps both possible. But if Samsung can keep the cost down, its likely that many users wont mind.

If Samsung makes that move, it would join rivals like Amazfit and Huawei in launching an affordable fitness tracker that doesnt rely on Wear OS. Whether it can right the wrongs of the Galaxy Watch FE, however, remains to be seen. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Samsung Galaxy Watch FE deals deal Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 150 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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