Samsung also launched its new Galaxy Watch series – the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Series at the Galaxy Unpacked event held yesterday. The series consists of two watches—Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro—and comes with a Sapphire Crystal display, BioActive Sensor, runs on Exynos W920 Dual-Core, One UI Watch4.5 and more. Let’s have a closer look at these two new smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Series Unveiled

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro share similar specifications, except for the fact that the latter has a more durable titanium casing compared to the Armor Aluminum casing on the former. These feature a 5ATM + IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and are MIL-STD-810G compatible.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro

There’s also a special Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition smartwatch that comes with exclusive watch faces, a two-tone band, and an unlimited membership on the Smart Caddie app.

The Galaxy Watch5 series has 1.2′′ and 1.4′′ Super AMOLED Sapphire Crystal displays. Samsung claims that sapphire crystal is more resistant to wear and tear and that the display is protected by a durable titanium casing with a protruded bezel design.

These watches are powered by the Dual-Core Exynos W920 processor along with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. When it comes to software, the Galaxy Watch5 series comes with One UI Watch4.5 based on WearOS 3.5.

Galaxy Watch5 series with the latest One UI Watch 4.5

Samsung’s BioActive Sensor that debuted on the Galaxy Watch4 series is also available in this series. The BioActive Sensor employs a single chip that integrates three sophisticated health sensors—optical heart rate, electrical heart signal, and bioelectrical impedance analysis—to measure heart rate, blood oxygen level, and stress. Users can also check their blood pressure and ECG from their wrists.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series measures ECG

Samsung claims that the Galaxy Watch5 can measure health parameters more precisely than the Galaxy Watch4 due to increased wrist contact. Additionally, to aid users in understanding their wellness, the Galaxy Watch5’s powerful 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor combines with other sensors, such as the recently added temperature sensor.

The new Body Composition measuring tool provides a comprehensive picture of the user’s overall health, allowing them to set objectives, guide them through customised workouts, and track progress. The watch also includes an upgraded sleep coach to help you sleep better.

The batteries of the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are 13% and 60% larger, respectively, than in the Watch4. Furthermore, One UI Watch4.5 provides a more comprehensive typing experience, a more convenient way to initiate calls, and a slew of new accessibility features that make the Galaxy Watch more intuitive.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro front and back

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro Specifications:

Galaxy Watch5Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Material & ColorArmor Aluminum case with Sport Band

– 44mm: Graphite, Sapphire, Silver

– 40mm: Graphite, Pink Gold, Silver

Titanium case with D-Buckle Sport Band

– Black Titanium, Gray Titanium

Dimensions
& Weight
– 44mm: 43.3 x 44.4 x 9.8 mm, 33.5g

– 40mm: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8 mm, 28.7g

45.4 x 45.4 x 10.5 mm, 46.5g
DisplaySapphire Crystal

– 44mm: 1.4″ (34.6mm) 450×450 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display

– 40mm: 1.2″ (30.4mm) 396×396 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display

Sapphire Crystal

– 1.4″ (34.6mm) 450×450 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display

ProcessorExynos W920 Dual-Core 1.18GHz
Memory1.5GB RAM + 16GB internal storage
Battery (typical)– 44mm: 410mAh

– 40mm: 284mAh

590mAh
ChargingFaster Charging (WPC-based wireless charging)
OSWear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 3.5)
UIOne UI Watch4.5
SensorsSamsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor
ConnectivityLTE, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, NFC, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo
Durability5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H
CompatibilityAndroid 8.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of RAM

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is priced at $279.99 (Rs. 22,135 approx.) for the 40mm Bluetooth version, and the LTE version costs $329.99 (Rs. 26,090 approx.).  The 44mm Bluetooth version costs $309.99 (Rs. 24,505 approx.) for the Bluetooth version and the LTE version costs $359.99 (Rs. 28,460 approx.).

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 straps in colors

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro costs $449.99 (Rs. 35,510 approx.) for the 45mm Bluetooth version and the LTE version costs $499.99 (Rs. 39,465 approx.). India pricing should be available soon.

These are available for pre-order and will roll out in select markets from August 26th.

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