Galaxy Watch 9 Enters Final Testing With Snapdragon Wear Elite
A 3nm chip with a dedicated NPU could extend battery life through greater efficiency.
Overview
- Firmware for model SM-L345U appeared on Samsung's U.S. test server, tying the device in testing to the Galaxy Watch 9.
- With testing now seen as in its final U.S. phase, outlets expect a July debut alongside Samsung's next Z Fold and Z Flip phones.
- Qualcomm confirmed the watch will run Snapdragon Wear Elite built on 3nm with about 30% lower energy use and a neural unit for on‑device AI.
- Leaks point to a 435mAh battery in the 44mm size, so any longer runtimes would stem from the more efficient chip rather than a bigger cell.
- Reported specs include Bluetooth 6.0 and Ultra‑Wideband, which could let the watch act as a digital key for cars or smart locks.