Galaxy Watch5 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under the ISO standard 22810:2010. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. If the device or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling.

As for pre-installed apps, Samsung loads up Galaxy Buds, Outlook, Global Goals, and more out of the gate. You can uninstall these, but the first two in particular are overkill. The Watch5 is is water resistant up to 50 meters. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. Availability may vary by market, carrier, model and paired smartphone that supports Camera Controller. The update will initially be available on Bluetooth versions and will roll out to LTE versions later. Of course, Samsung’s BioActive sensor makes a return here, which compiles a solid (and similarly accurate) look at your overall health, with statistics including your weight, skeletal muscle and BMI. It works just as well as it did through last year’s model, but the experience is unchanged otherwise. The Galaxy Watch5 must be paired with a Samsung Galaxy phone with Android 8.0 and minimum 1.5GB RAM.

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However, aside from that, the experience here has been largely the same as that I enjoyed roughly a year ago with the Galaxy Watch 4. With even last year’s chipset making a return, there are no speed improvements to be found when using the software. Samsung Pay is also installed by default, but if you're more of a Google Wallet user, then you can switch to that instead. While we love how Samsung has opened up its Watch family to choice, there's no getting around the fact that the whole experience just feels way more fragmented than Apple's watchOS, and when you scratch the surface, more confusing too. Thanks to its BioActive sensor, this model measures heart rate and blood pressure, is capable of performing electrocardiograms and has a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensor (to measure body composition), something that its predecessor was already capable of doing. Now, it has improved its sleep analysis technology to offer a much more complete report. Lasts for Hours and Hours The image above is a simulation of the compass feature for illustrative purposes. Screen configuration may vary depending on settings, SW version and is subject to change.

Sensor-wise, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro can collect a smorgasbord of data with Samsung’s single BioActive Sensor, which measures optical heart rate, electrical signals and bioelectrical impedance analysis to measure body composition. It also has a temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Smart FeaturesTypical value tested under Samsung laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

The default setting for snoring detection is off. Users can turn the setting on with their smartphone at anytime using the Samsung Health App 6.18 version or above. Both premium smartwatches have a round Super AMOLED display available up to 46mm. But the Galaxy Watch5 Pro truly stands the test of time with the built in Sapphire Crystal Glass. What’s more, the Galaxy Watch4 Classic has up to 40 hours usage time, whereas the Galaxy Watch5 Pro can last up to twice as long with up to 80 hours of usage. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician.Supported watches: Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active2 and later released Galaxy Watch and Active models (excluding Galaxy Fit) Galaxy Watch4 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under the ISO standard 22810:2010. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. If the device or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling. Slightly sharper than the Apple Watch 7 at 330ppi, it's interesting to see Samsung steer clear of square and rectangular alternative designs, despite most of its competition – Amazfit with the GTS series, Huawei with its Watch Fit, and Fitbit going that route.

Compatible with Galaxy Watch in Wear OS powered by Samsung. Requires pairing with smartphone with latest version of Smart Switch installed. Heart Rate Sensor, Electrocardiogram, Blood Oxygen Sensor, Brightness Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Position Sensor, Barometer, Bioimpedance Sensor, Blood Pressure Gauge Each year your Airtime Plan will be increased by the Retail Price Index (RPI) rate of inflation announced in February plus 3.9%. If RPI is negative, we’ll only apply the 3.9%. You’ll see this increase on your April 2024 bill onwards. See o2.co.uk/prices Samsung's interface is called One UI Watch, and interaction with it is very familiar if you're coming from another smartwatch. Swipe to the left-hand screen to see notifications, and keep swiping through the screens to the right of the watch face to cycle through your tiles. These are rich widgets of sorts, each giving you a peek into an app or feature, or a shortcut to the full experience. All this smart technology makes the Watch 5 Pro a true Wear OS watch as much as a fitness watch. You’re able to use Spotify, Soundcloud or Deezer independently from your phone, all with just your voice using Google Assistant.

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To activate snore detection, users must turn on feature under settings using the Samsung Health application. The new smartwatch from the South Korean manufacturer could be the closest thing to a rival to the Cupertino-based flagship wearable. Without going into detail, and making it clear that they are two different worlds, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has some of the features that made the Californian watch so popular, and it is also cheaper. There are those who will still prefer to buy the Apple Watch Series 7, especially those loyal to the brand, but what is clear is that this, along with its Pro version, is the most advanced Android smartwatch so far. Numerous Health Functions