What you need to know
- Galaxy SmartTag 3 rumors continue, suggesting Samsung could redesign the little tracker into a squircle shape, like the Galaxy Watch 8 and 9.
- The tracker is reportedly arriving in white and black; however, Samsung has removed the built-in loop, meaning consumers may have to shell out more cash for a case with a loop.
- Recent rumors suggested the SmartTag 3 could debut with the Galaxy S26 FE, but that never happened as the phone showed up solo late last month.
Samsung's next smart tracker has been long overdue—three years, to be exact. Rumors continue in September, suggesting a reworked design is in the cards.
Alleged renderings obtained by SammyGuru claim Samsung has redesigned the Galaxy SmartTag 3 with a familiar shape (via 9to5Google). The publication mentions this, too: the SmartTag 3 might take on a squircle shape, similar to the Galaxy Watch 8 and 9 series. A thicker, colored outer portion encases a silver (metallic) center. Rumors add that the SmartTag 3 could arrive in white and black. The latter trades in a silvery metallic center for a black, almost brushed metal aesthetic.
The post highlights a few expectations, such as (improved) Bluetooth and UWB (ultra-wideband), like its previous model. What's more, the "NFC-based Lost Mode" is also suspected to continue in this next generation. The tracker's battery specifications are still unknown, but here's hoping that the SmartTag 3's longevity hasn't taken a hit.
There's no dodging the elephant in the room. While the SmartTag 3 appears to take on a squircle shape, the alleged renderings highlight that it's missing a built-in mounting solution. According to the publication, consumers might have to shell out extra cash for a "separate case with an attachment loop."
As far as pricing is concerned, the publication cites alleged "retailer listings." The SmartTag 3 could stay ~$30 in the U.S.; however, consumers in Europe might see a slight price increase of a few bucks (or... euros).
This change is certainly a choice
We've been playing around and tracking with the Galaxy SmartTag 2 since 2023. What's interesting is that the tracker also reworked its design from the original tag. It brought in a wider attachment loop. Consumers could get a case for it that would provide another loop (more of a keyring-style). But rumors from July finally got us thinking about a SmartTag 3 after three years.
A tipster on social media claimed the next tag could debut sometime in September, alongside the Galaxy S26 FE. That didn't end up happening. The S26 FE debuted late in August. So there's a chance we're looking at a solo launch for the SmartTag 3, or perhaps something closer to the Galaxy Tab S12 debut this year.
