The EB-BL705ABY battery has been certified by South Korean regulators with a rated capacity of 578mAh, indicating that it will likely be used in an upcoming smartwatch. This capacity is slightly larger than the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, which has a rated capacity of 573mAh and a typical capacity of 590mAh.
Compared to the 425mAh battery in the Watch6 Classic, the upcoming smartwatch’s battery is significantly larger, with almost a 40% difference.
Could this mean that a Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Pro is on the horizon? Recent reports suggest that there will be three models in this generation, including both classic and Pro variants. Additionally, rumors hint at a rectangular watch, a design not seen since the Galaxy Live a decade ago.
New battery for Samsung Galaxy Watch7 • Galaxy Watch5 Pro battery (iFixit)
If the Classic model retains its trademark rotating bezel, then either the Pro or standard model could feature a rectangular design. A rectangular battery like the EB-BL705ABY is well-suited for a rectangular watch, although the 45.4mm Watch5 Pro managed to accommodate its battery effectively.
The new Exynos chipset expected in the Watch7 series will offer 50% greater efficiency, potentially leading to impressive battery life with WearOS. The Watch7 series might debut alongside the next-gen foldables at Galaxy Unpacked, although a separate event for the watches is also possible.
