Two weeks back, Samsung announced the upgraded smartwatch series – the Galaxy 5. This year’s series brings two new Galaxy Watch models – the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Yes, there’s no classic variant this time, instead, a more tough and durable Galaxy Watch 5 Pro joins the club.
Samsung launches the new Galaxy Watch 5 series with an upgraded battery, sapphire crystal stronger display, D Buckle design watch band, new One UI Watch 4.5 based on wearOS, enhanced sleep tracking, and more.
Now if you want to buy the Galaxy Watch 5 or the Pro model but have some queries in your mind, then you’re at the right place, we’re here to help you with your queries.
So, let’s dive into the FAQs on Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro.
What are the Galaxy Watch 5 Sizes?
Samsung offers the Galaxy Watch 5 in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is available in only a 45mm size option. Yes, if you’re looking for the largest, then you can go with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Is the 45mm Galaxy Watch 5 Pro too big?
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm is the company’s first rugged smartwatch. The watch gets bulkier for sturdiness and toughness. Obviously, 45mm is a big size for a wrist, if you like wearing large watches, then you can go with the Pro model. Also if you have a big wrist then Watch 5 Pro is a suitable option.
Here’s a side-by-side display size.
Thickness comparison of the vanilla and Pro variant.
What can my Galaxy Watch 5 do?
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 is one of the most-advanced smartwatches of 2022 that runs on wearOS 3.5 based One UI Watch 4.5. The watch comes in both Bluetooth and LTE (for calling) models. You can use the watch for calls, texts, fitness and health tracking, music listening, taking photos remotely from your phone, recording a voice memo, and much more. The list is too big.
Can Galaxy Watch 5 make calls?
The Galaxy Watch 5 comes in WiFi and LTE models. The LTE model can make calls and text on its own, all you need to do is activate eSIM on your watch. But if you own the Bluetooth/WiFi variant, then it requires a connection with your phone to make calls.
Which Processor do you get on the Galaxy Watch 5?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is equipped with the Exynos W920 dual-core 1.18GHz chipset which is based on 5nm technology. It is the same chip used in Galaxy Watch 4.
Is Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 compatible with iPhone?
No, you can’t use the Galaxy Watch 5 with iPhone. The watch is compatible with Android phones running on Android 8.0 or newer, with a RAM requirement of 1.5GB at least, some features are limited to Galaxy phone users only.
What is the size of RAM and ROM on the Galaxy Watch 5?
Samsung offers the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Yes, the same sizes we’ve seen on the last year’s Galaxy Watch 4.
What colors does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series come in?
The latest model of the Galaxy Watch i.e. the Galaxy Watch 5 comes in a bunch of color options.
The Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro Strap Colors:
- Graphite
- Gray
- Navy
- Olive
- White
- Black
- Blue / Mustard
The Galaxy Watch 5 Case Colors:
- Silver
- Gray
- Gray
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Case Colors:
- Black Titanium
- Gray Titanium
You can also create your own style in Samsung’s BeSpoke Studio, head over to this page to explore all BeSpoke Galaxy Watch 5 color options.
Can I change the virtual assistant on Galaxy Watch 5?
Yes, the Galaxy Watch 5 has an option to change virtual assistants. You can now set Google Assistant as your assistant easily, the option was not available on the last year’s model.
What is the size of the Galaxy Watch 5 Straps?
All bands/straps with 20mm width are compatible with the Galaxy Watch 5, yes, it is the same size as it was on last year’s Galaxy Watch 4.
Are Galaxy Watch 5 straps are replaceable?
Yes, you can replace the band/strap of your Galaxy Watch 5 or 5 Pro. And the best thing is if you’ve any band of Galaxy Watch 4, then it will fit your Galaxy Watch 5, thanks to the same 20mm sizing.
What is the battery size of the Galaxy Watch 5 series?
One of the key features of the Galaxy Watch 5 is the bigger battery. Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch 5 with a 284mAh (40mm) / 410mAh (44mm) battery, whereas, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro boasts the biggest 590mAh battery.
Can I install Watch Faces on Galaxy Watch 5?
Yes, you can install custom watch faces on the Galaxy Watch 5. Although it comes with a bunch of built-in watch faces, you can add more if you want.
Can you use Galaxy Watch 5 without a phone? or Can I leave my phone at home and use my Galaxy Watch 5?
Yes, you can use the Galaxy Watch without your phone, but some features required a connection with your phone. You can head over to this page to explore more about it.
Can you text on Galaxy Watch 5?
Yes, you can text on Galaxy Watch 5. Thanks to the wearOS and One UI Watch to bring more responsive keyboard support to the Watch. You can use Gboard for better typing experience.
Is the Galaxy Watch 5 the best wearOS smartwatch?
There are only a few smartwatches in the market with the latest wearOS 3.5 and the newly announced Galaxy Watch 5 is one of the selected watches with wearOS. Currently, it is one of the most affordable wearOS watches in the market after the Montblanc Summit 3 which costs $1290 in the US, while the Galaxy Watch 5 price starts at $279.99 in the US.
Does Galaxy Watch 5 have a speaker and microphone?
Yes, the Galaxy Watch 5 models have a speaker and microphone, so you can listen to or answer calls, listen to music, and do other stuff.
Is the Galaxy Watch 5 Waterproof?
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are tagged along with 5ATM standards, which means, the Watch 5 is resistant to a water pressure equivalent to 160 feet of depth for 10 minutes. Apart from the 5ATM, the watch also has IP68 certification and MIL-STD-810H.
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