Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 5 Pro improves on previous Galaxy Watch models in terms of hardware and software, but is it good enough to replace GPS sports watch? Samsung is ditching the physical dial in favor of a "Pro" model.
The Watch 5 Pro's marketing is a little exaggerated, with Samsung emphasizing how much better the Watch 5 Pro is for outdoor adventures than the standard Watch 5 model. In this article, we talk about Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
- Overview
- Specifications
- Features
- Price
Overview & Features
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro boasts a tougher sapphire glass display, a titanium watch case, and a significantly higher capacity battery, which may help it survive a little more abuse.
- A few software capabilities fill out the "Pro" label, including the option to import GPX files for hiking and biking, as well as have your return routes automatically plotted out for when you forget to do it yourself.
- The lengthy process of using GPX files later, but it's apparent that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will not compete with your Garmin, Coros, or Polar GPS sports watch for outdoor adventures and multi-day exercises.
- With an IP68 rating, you may submerge your watch in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters.
- The Watch 5 Pro is a more luxurious and robust watch designed for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, cycling, and other activities.
- The chipset, which is built using a 5nm technology process, contains two 1.18GHz Arm Cortex-A55 cores and a Mali-G68 GPU.
- It includes 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage for memory.
- A new "route workout" feature has been added to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. It allows you to import working routes in GPX format.
- The Watch 5 Pro runs Google's Wear OS 3.5 on top of One UI Watch 4.5.
- The smartwatch has Bluetooth 5.2 and a dual-band Wi-Fi 4 connection. It also supports NFC and features built-in GNSS, including GPS.
- The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro has the largest battery of any Galaxy Watch, measuring 590mAh. It has quick wireless charging capabilities.
Specifications
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Display |
1.4-inch 450x450 pixels resolution Super AMOLED touchscreen |
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Processor |
Samsung Exynos W920 dual-core |
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Materials |
Titanium body with Sapphire Crystal glass with 29GPa rating |
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RAM/storage |
1.5GB/16GB |
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Durability |
5 ATM/IP68 and MIL-STD-810H |
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Connectivity |
802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou, LTE (optional) |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, Barometer, Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Skin Temperature, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor |
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Battery |
590 mAh, up to two days in typical usage |
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Dimensions |
45.5 x 45.5 x 10.5 mm and 46.5 grams (without strap) |
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Colors |
Black Titanium and Gray Titanium |
Price of Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
The 40mm Bluetooth edition of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 costs $279. The 40mm LTE model costs $329. The price rises to $299 and $349 for the 44mm Bluetooth and LTE variants, respectively.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 was originally priced at $249. All Galaxy Watch 5 versions cost around $30 higher than last year.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, on the other hand, costs $449 for Bluetooth and $499 with LTE. It is only available in 45mm.
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Variants |
Expected Price in Nepal |
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
Rs. 60000 |
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm Bluetooth/Wi-Fi + LTE |
Rs. 66000 |
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