Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Like the Apple Watch, Samsung is emphasizing the Galaxy Watch's health and fitness attributes. There's a wealth of wellness-tracking insights and compatibility with Samsung's online fitness program.

In a lot of ways, the Galaxy Watch 5 looks like its predecessor. Indeed, functionality and features like the processor, operating system, memory, sensors, and storage remain consistent. But Samsung says health metrics are more accurate than the Watch 4 due to a greater surface coverage area that allows for more contact with the skin, and the addition of a new temperature sensor.

The Galaxy Watch 5's battery is also 13% larger and charges faster than the Watch 4 (410 mAh for the 44mm and 284 mAh for the 40mm). Samsung says it's also its first smart watch to use a Sapphire Crystal display with a 60% harder layer. 

The Watch 5 Pro model takes things futher with an all-around more rugged build. In addition to the Sapphire Crystal display, it has a titanium casing with a protruded bezel for extra protection, and a D-Buckle Sport Band for durability. The watch is also larger, which allows for a larger batter (590mAh) but it could turn away users with smaller wrists. All these features are designed for the outdoor enthusiast, whether it be hiking or biking.

If you're a fan of having the latest gadgets, the new Galaxy Watch 5 is well worth considering. If it's anything like the Galaxy 4 (we have no doubt as both share the same features and functions), it could be the best watch for Android users. The new model's longer battery life, more durable display, and more accurate health tracking could make the Galaxy Watch 5 a solid step up from the Galaxy Watch 4.

Samsung is sweetening the pot with preorder savings and promotions if you buy direct from the company. While the Watch 5 seems to be an evolution over the Watch 4, we will still hold off on giving a full recommendation until we've had a chance to properly test it out. 

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