Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro launched

August 11, 2022 | By DWR Editor

Alongside Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, South-Korean giant Samsung announced its next-gen smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch5 series. The Galaxy Watch5 comes with the same screen size as its predecessor and has Sapphire Crystal Glass to protect it.

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro features a digital wheel. A major improvement is the fast charging feature, a feature that was absent on last year’s Galaxy smartwatches. The smartwatches run Google’s WearOS.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro Price, Availability

In terms of price, the Galaxy Watch5 starts at $279 (approx. Rs 22,160) for the Bluetooth version and $329 (approx. Rs 26,134) for the LTE version. The 44mm option comes in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver colours, and the small 40mm model is available in Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver colours.

Watch5 Pro, on the other hand, is priced at $449 9approx. Rs 35,666) for the Bluetooth version and $499 (approx. Rs 39,638) for the LTE version. It comes in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium colours with a 45mm display.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Features, Specifications

The newly launched Galaxy Watch5 is available in 44mm (1.4-inch) and 40mm(1.2-inch) sizes with an AMOLED display and is covered by Sapphire Crystal Glass. A number of sports modes are available on the smartwatch, and they are also detected automatically when you begin exercising.

It features sleep coaching as well. The 44mm version is equipped with a 410mAh battery and the 40mm carries a 284mAh battery unit. It takes 75 minutes to charge the watch from zero to 100%.

It is powered by Exynos W920 SoC, 1.5GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage. It runs on WearOS 3.5 operating system with One UI Watch4.5 skin.

Other features include Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and Light Sensor.

The device also supports LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, and NFC and has a 5ATM + IP68 rating, and MIL-STD-810H certification.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Features, Specifications

Galaxy Watch5 Pro comes with a large 1.4-inch AMOLED display. The watch has a scratch-proof titanium body. Instead of a physical wheel, this watch has a digital one.

Additionally, it comes with a magnetic d-buckle strap making it easy to wear and remove. In terms of outdoor activities, Watch5 Pro comes with GPX 5 tracking for outdoor enthusiasts and has a large 590mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.