At CES 2025, Samsung Display unveiled a new MicroLED screen, specifically designed for a smartwatch, what is a notable step forward in the display technology for wearables. No such commercially available smartwatches exist today.
Brightness and Display Details
Samsung prototype display reaches a peak brightness of 4000 nits, which is 33% brighter than the OLED screen on the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch Ultra display measures 2.1 inches with a resolution of 418 x 540 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 326ppi. This is very close to the 327ppi pixel density of the Galaxy Watch Ultra OLED display.
Advantages of MicroLED
MicroLED displays integrate the benefits of OLED displays including self-Luminosity black levels infinite contrast and wide viewing angles. Besides, MicroLED screens have a longer lifespan faster response speeds and energy efficiency. They also work efficiently in a wide range of temperatures that minimizes the chances of thermal damage and increases their lifespan.
Commercial Availability
MICROLED-Info reports confirm that the Korean company is working on a Galaxy Watch featuring a MicroLED display aiming to hit the market by the year 2025. Other companies are also making progress in this area. Garmin reportedly is also developing MicroLED technology for its Fenix 8 Series. Even Apple has been researching on MicroLED displays to be fitted into its Apple Watch lineup. However, Apple had initially planned to roll out this technology in the Apple Watch Ultra by 2025 but further delays may push the launch to 2026.