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Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm — case dimensions and design

Samsung · 2018

Galaxy Watch - 46mmSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

49mm

Thickness

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

Weight

63g

The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm sits best on flat wrist widths of about 4866mm (≈ 12.817.6cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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The Galaxy Watch - 46mm in short

The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.

  • Rated for 3 days of use per charge.
  • Water rated to 50 m.
  • 63g on the wrist. Lighter than 75% of the 49mm watches we have weights for.
  • 1.3 inches OLED/AMOLED display, always-on capable.
  • Takes 22mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.

Does the Galaxy Watch - 46mm fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Galaxy Watch - 46mm overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.

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For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

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How to Measure
1

Lay arm flat, palm up.

2

Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm
Case: 49mmL2L: 46mmThick: 13mm
Edge Clearance
+4.5mm
Balanced Fit4.5mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

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2D Dimension Schematics

The Galaxy Watch - 46mm drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works whether or not the watch has a photo.

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From above — true scale
From the side — how far it sits off the wrist
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm49mm × 46mm · 13mm thick

Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm on a wrist

Put the Galaxy Watch - 46mm on an arm sized to your own wrist and turn it — the view a photograph on a white background never gives you.

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm 49mm case, standing 13mm off the wrist.

Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.

See it on a wrist in 3D

Case shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.

Galaxy Watch - 46mm battery life

The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.

  • Smartwatch3 days
Charges in 2 hours

What size band does the Galaxy Watch - 46mm take?

Lug width

22mm

Any 22mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Samsung's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 22mm and quick-release before buying.

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Galaxy Watch - 46mm specifications

The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Samsung publishes.

Battery life
3 days
Display
1.3 inches
Resolution
360 x 360 px
Water rating
5 ATM
Strap
22 mm
Storage
4GB
Charging
2 hours

Full specification sheet

109 published lines across 8 groups, unedited

Design

width
49
height
46
volume
29.3 cm³
weight
63 g
thickness
13
ATM rating
5 ATM
resolution
360 x 360 px
screen size
1.3 inches
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Has a display
pixel density
391 ppi
width of band
22 mm
water resistance
Waterproof
Always-On Display
has a touch screen
waterproof depth rating
50 m
Watch band is replaceable
Has sapphire glass display
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
has branded damage-resistant glass

Battery

charge time
2 hours
battery life
3 days
battery power
472 mAh
has wireless charging
has a removable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a rechargeable battery

Sensors

has GPS
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
has an accelerometer
Monitors perspiration
Has a heart rate monitor
Has a temperature sensor
Monitors blood oxygenation levels

Features

RAM
1.15GB
CPU speed
2 x 1.15 GHz
release date
2018-08-24
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
warranty period
1 years
Has call control
Has silent alarm
internal storage
4GB
Has notifications
Has ECG technology
Locates your phone
has a front camera
has fall detection
has voice commands
Acquires GPS faster
Has vibrating alerts
number of microphones
1
Can be used to answer calls
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has a built-in camera remote control function

Connectivity

has NFC
SIM cards
1 eSIM
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+
supports Wi-Fi
supports Galileo
Bluetooth version
4.2
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android

Miscellaneous

has aptX
Has passcode
Has auto pause
Is compatible with Windows
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has an external memory slot
Compatible with smart scales
has a battery level indicator
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Compatible with external heart rate monitors

App & Software

Ad-free
Free app
Tracks BMI
Has coaching
Supports routes
Has achievements
Has goal setting
Has exercise diary
Can be personalised
Has weight tracking
Predicts start date
Tracks water intake
Has inactivity alerts
Has period notifications
Has temperature tracking
Provides activity reports
Counts how many calories you've burned

Activity tracking

Measures pace
Tracks distance
Tracks elevation
Designed for golf
Tracks your sleep
Tracks steps taken
Designed for diving
Has a route tracker
Has exercise tagging
Has multi-sport mode
Tracks calorie intake
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a stroke counter for swimming

Galaxy Watch - 46mm — Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm fit my wrist?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 48–66mm (about 12.8–17.6cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.

What size band does the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm take?

22mm. Any 22mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Samsung's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.

How long does the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm battery last?

Samsung rates it at 3 days per charge in everyday use.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm thick for a 49mm watch?

At 13mm, middle of the pack for thickness at this width. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.

What other watches are the same size as the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm?

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2, Boult Audio Sterling Pro, Kospet Tank T2, Tissot Lepine Quartz all sit within half a millimetre of the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm's 49mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.

What is the lug-to-lug of the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm?

46mm, against a 49mm case width. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that decides overhang: if it exceeds the flat width of your wrist, the lugs sit past the edge no matter how modest the case diameter looks.