The Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro mark Samsung’s latest leap in wearable tech, delivering longer battery life and a built‑in body temperature sensor to bolster health tracking. The announcement has circulated across tech outlets, highlighting how Samsung aims to blend everyday practicality with health insights on the wrist.
In terms of sizing, the Watch 5SUBMODEL comes in two small to mid variants, 40 and 44mm, while the premium Watch 5 Pro is offered in a single, larger 45mm case. Despite exterior differences that lean toward the rugged for the Pro, both watches share the same core interior hardware. They run on an Exynos W920 processor clocking up to 1.18 GHz, equipped with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built‑in storage to accommodate apps and music offline.
Both models feature Samsung’s BioActive 3‑in‑1 sensor system, which integrates an electrocardiogram, heart rate monitoring, and body composition analysis. Connectivity options include GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi‑Fi, and LTE, ensuring usable features whether the wearer is on a run, commuting, or traveling. IP68 water and dust resistance keeps the watches protected in daily life and during workouts.
Compared with previous Galaxy Watch iterations, the standout upgrade is the body temperature sensor. Details on its full range of capabilities remain limited, but Samsung representatives indicate it will enhance health assessments, especially during sleep, by providing more context on body rhythms and recovery patterns.
The Watch 5 family offers different battery configurations: the 40mm version houses a 284mAh cell, the 44mm version uses a 410mAh battery, and the Watch 5 Pro relies on a 590mAh cell. Official claims suggest substantial endurance, with the sub‑flagship models delivering up to about 40 hours of mixed use and the Pro model approaching 80 hours on a single charge. Fast charging is included across the lineup, with the ability to reach roughly 45% battery in around 30 minutes.
Fans and shoppers can expect the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro to arrive on sale in late August, with starting prices around $280 for the base model and roughly $450 for the Pro. The new lineup continues Samsung’s focus on wearable health tech that blends everyday convenience with insights that can support long‑term wellness goals.
In related tech news, coverage has previously noted Samsung’s broader ecosystem, including the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, reinforcing Samsung’s strategy of a cohesive, cross‑device experience for users who want a seamless connection between their phone, earbuds, and watch.