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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Our top pick
The high-end Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offers great battery life, build quality and a rich list of features. From a feature and performance standpoint, this is the best WearOS watch we’ve seen on the market in quite some time. In fact, it might be the best ever.
Benefits- Great battery life
- Fantastic and durable design
- Solid feature set
The inconvenients- A little expensive
- Only works with Android phones
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
A great alternative
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 makes some design changes to the Watch 4 to provide better protection, while offering a larger battery and a few new features. It offers a complete package and is a top choice for Android users.
Benefits- Large display
- Decent battery
- Many functions
The inconvenients- The design is a bit safe
- Doesn’t work with iPhone
In 2022, Samsung lifted the lid on the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, launching them alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. The Galaxy Watch 5 replaces the Galaxy Watch 4, while the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the successor to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
How do the two models compare and which is better for you? We’ve compared their specs so you can get an idea of ​​the differences and whether or not the more expensive Pro model is worth the price. You can also read our Galaxy Watch 5 review and our Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review for our thoughts on both smartwatches.
Price, availability and specifications
As you’d expect, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is the cheaper of the two smartwatches. The base Watch 5 model – which offers Bluetooth connectivity and a 40mm case – costs £269 in the UK and $279 in the US. The base Watch 5 Pro model meanwhile costs £429 in the UK and $449 in the US, making it more expensive. Considering the extra features and more premium build materials offered by the Pro model, that’s about what you’d expect.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 comes in two size options of 40mm and 44mm, as well as three color options of graphite, silver, and rose gold. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro only comes in a larger 45mm case and it comes in two color options of Titanium Gray and Titanium Black. You can see how their main specs compare in the specs table below, though we’ll dive deeper into their differences later in this feature.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Operating system Wear OS 3, Samsung One UI Watch 4.5 Wear OS 3, Samsung One UI Watch 4.5 On-board GPS Built-in GPS, compass Built-in GPS and compass Lens material “Enhanced” Sapphire Crystal Glass Sapphire crystal glass Housing Titanium Aluminum Sizes 45mm 40mm, 44mm Colors Dark grey Graphite, Silver, Rose Gold (40mm), Sapphire (44mm) Display 1.36 inches, 450 x 450 pixels 1.19 inches, 396 x 396 pixels (40mm) / 1.36 inches, 450 x 450 pixels (44mm) CPU Exynos W920 Exynos W920 Battery 590mAh 284mAh (40mm) / 410mAh (44mm) Connectivity Bluetooth, LTE Bluetooth, LTE Sustainability IP68, MIL-STD-810H, 5ATM IP68, MIL-STD-810H, 5ATM Health sensors Heart rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, blood oxygen, body composition, skin temperature, barometer, gyroscope Heart rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, blood oxygen, body composition, skin temperature, barometer, gyroscope
Design of the Watch 5 against the Watch 5 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 offers a slightly sportier design than the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which is bulkier overall. Unlike the Watch 4 Classic, there’s no rotating bezel on the Watch 5 Pro, although the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro have a digital bezel and two function buttons.
The Watch 5 comes in two sizes as we briefly mentioned, with 40mm and 44mm case options. You will also find several color finishes for the aluminum housing. Graphite and Silver are an option in both sizes, while Rose Gold is only available on the 40mm model and Sapphire in the 44mm option. There are also several strap colors to choose from, with Bora Purple exclusive to the 40mm model and Sapphire on the 44mm model.
The Watch 5 Pro only comes in one size: 45mm. So it’s the larger of the two, and it’s thicker than the regular model. It is available in gray and black, but the case material is titanium, which makes it lighter and more durable than the standard model.
All models are 5ATM water resistant to ensure they can survive the elements and be used to track water activities. They are also IP68 and MIL-STD-810H water and dust resistant.
Display of Watch 5 vs. Watch 5 Pro
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 40mm model comes with a 1.19-inch screen with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels which offers a pixel density of 330 ppi. The Watch 5 44mm model and the Watch 5 Pro both come with a 1.36-inch screen with a resolution of 450 x 450 pixels, which also results in a resolution of 330 ppi.
All are Super AMOLED displays and all models have sapphire crystal lenses on top, but the Pro model comes with an “upgraded” crystal, to make it tougher and more durable. The Pro model is said to be 2x stronger than the Watch Series 4, while the Watch 5 models are 1.6x stronger.
Features of the Watch 5 vs. the Watch 5 Pro
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro both run an updated version of Wear OS 3 with Samsung’s One UI on top and therefore offer a very similar user interface and experience.
They offer many of the same features, such as heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring with REM stages, fall detection, multiple sport modes, ECG, blood pressure, blood oxygen, and composition. bodily. All of these features were offered on the Watch 4 models
There are also improved features on the 2022 models. All – for example – have an updated sleep tracking user interface to give you a clearer and deeper insight into your sleep habits, as well as tips on how to to improve it.
The Pro also has its own set of dedicated features, aimed specifically at those who enjoy outdoor activities like running and hiking. You’ll be able to use the watch to navigate to points on a map and use a ‘Track Back’ feature to find your way back to your starting point if you get lost.
Plus, once you’ve finished a strenuous cardio activity, the watch tracks your recovery heart rate to see how well you’re recovering and gives you advice on how much hydration to take when you’re done.
Battery and sensors Watch 5 vs Watch 5 Pro
In terms of hardware and specs, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are both available as Bluetooth-only and LTE models.
The Watch 5 Pro offers the largest battery capacity; the Watch 5 40mm model has a 284mAh battery, which is a slight jump over the Watch 4 which has a 247mAh battery. The 44mm model has a 410mAh battery.
The Watch 5 Pro, on the other hand, has a much larger 590mAh, which is a big difference from the Watch 5 model. That means you’ll get three or four days of battery life from a full charge rather than one or two. Both models use the same Exynos W920 hardware.
Both models have a blood oxygen sensor, electrical and optical heart rate sensors, body composition analysis, skin temperature sensor and the usual elements, like a barometer, gyroscope, built-in GPS and compass.
Conclusion: Should you buy the Galaxy Watch 5 or the Watch 5 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro may be the most expensive model here, but it will also be a great option for many people. Even if you’re not an outdoor sports enthusiast, the larger battery means you don’t have to charge it virtually every night, and the more durable, premium materials are more resistant to scratches and bumps . It’s one of our favorite WearOS devices.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Our top pick
The high-end Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offers great battery life, build quality and a rich list of features. From a feature and performance standpoint, this is the best WearOS watch we’ve seen on the market in quite some time. In fact, it might be the best ever.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 offers a lot for the money though, and being built on Google’s latest software with Samsung’s health tracking on board, you’ll get plenty of features for that expense if your budget doesn’t stretch. not at the Professional Model.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
A great alternative
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 makes some design changes to the Watch 4 to provide better protection, while offering a larger battery and a few new features. It offers a complete package and remains one of the best choices of portable devices to pair with an Android phone.
