Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Series Offers Tap to Pay Feature in India for Contactless Payments

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series was launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this week. The series includes the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic models, and they are now up for pre-order in India. The flagship wearables now support Near Field Communication (NFC) based Tap to Pay feature in the country. This functionality allows users to make payments directly from their wrists without using a smartphone. The Galaxy Watch 6 series runs on Exynos W930. They are available in dial sizes ranging from 40mm to 47mm. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic model comes with a functional rotating bezel.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 6 allow users to make contactless payments using NFC in India. The Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy Watch 6 combines Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass. With this, users can carry their essentials including credit cards, digital IDs, boarding passes, and more in the Wallet app on the wearable. Once users register their supported credit card on Samsung Wallet through the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, they can use NFC-based Tap to Pay feature to make payments at retail outlets, restaurants, and other places that accept NFC-enabled card payments. Users can bring their smartwatch close to a point-of-sale (PoS) terminal and money will be deducted automatically from the selected credit card.

Samsung Wallet will support card payments on Galaxy Watch 6 in India

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The NFC-based Tap to Pay feature is available on eligible Galaxy Watch 6 devices, says Samsung. However, network coverage may affect this feature, the company says.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 is priced at Rs. 19,999 for the base Bluetooth variant, whereas the price of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic starts at Rs. 36,999. They are currently up for pre-booking in India and will go on sale starting August 11.

The Galaxy Watch 6 series is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos W930 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. They come with AMOLED panels protected with Sapphire Crystal and offer an Always-On-Display (AOD) feature. The 40mm base model has a 1.3-inch screen, while the 44mm has a 1.5-inch display. The 43mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic gets a 1.3-inch screen while the 47mm version has a 1.5-inch screen. They run Google’s Wear OS-based One UI 5 Watch and support WPC-based wireless fast charging. They have 5ATM and IP68 ratings as well. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic includes a rotating physical bezel. 


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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 6 Classic Renders Show Off Colour Options, Rotating Bezels

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Watch 6 Pro and Galaxy Watch 6 alongside the new foldable smartphones next month at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, Korea. Ahead of the event, alleged renders of the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic have leaked online showing multiple colour options. The Galaxy Watch 6 is said to be available in 40mm and 44mm case sizes. Meanwhile, the Watch 6 Classic model could come in 43mm and 47mm sizes. They could be available in Wi-Fi and LTE models. Samsung might provide sapphire lens protection to the display of the Galaxy Watch 6 series.

German publication WinFuture.de has leaked the renders of Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic. The images suggest silver, black, and cream colour options for the Galaxy Watch 6. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, in contrast, can be seen in just two shades — black and silver.

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is shown with rotating bezels with a close resemblance to Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The mechanically rotating bezels would allow users to navigate through the widgets and apps. This corroborates previous rumours.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is said to have two variants with 40mm and 44mm case sizes. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to come in 43mm and 47mm sizes. They could be available in Wi-Fi and LTE options. Samsung is tipped to pack its in-house Exynos W930 chip in the Galaxy Watch 6 lineup. The displays of the new models could have a sapphire glass covering to ensure protection from scratches. They are said to have a 5ATM water resistance rating.

Samsung is highly anticipated to unveil the Galaxy Watch 6 lineup at the end of July during its Galaxy Unpacked event. The event, which is scheduled to take place in Seoul, will also see the debuts of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The Galaxy Tab S9 is also expected to go official during the event.


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