Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Works with: Android only
Display: AMOLED, 1.2 in
Case sizes: 40 / 44 mm
Battery: 40 hours
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Weight: 28.7 g
Cellular: LTE version

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 at a glance

Battery

Charge most nights

Up to 40 hours in smartwatch mode.
GPS

Built-in GPS

No maps. Runs and rides without your phone.
Display

AMOLED, 1.2 in

1.2 in, always-on option and touchscreen.
Health

ECG on the wrist

Measures ECG, blood pressure and skin temperature.
Phone & smart

Android only

LTE and calls.
Build

5 ATM water rating

28.7 g. 2 case sizes. Sapphire lens. MIL-STD-810.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Watch5
Series	Galaxy Watch
Replaces	Galaxy Watch4
Versions	Galaxy Watch5 Large
Colours	Graphite, Pink Gold, Silver
Also sold as	Galaxy Watch5 Bluetooth (40mm)

Platform & apps

Needs an Android phone, running Wear OS.

It has an app store for extra apps and watch faces.

Operating system	Wear OS
Works with	Android only
Minimum Android	Android 8
RAM	1,536 MB
Storage	16 GB
App store	Yes

Display

A vivid, high-contrast screen that is easy to read indoors and out.

1.2 in, always-on option and touchscreen.

Display type	AMOLED
Display name	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.2 in
Resolution	396 x 396
Colour display	Yes
Always-on display	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes
Controls	touchscreen, rotating bezel

Design & durability

Comes in 2 case sizes (40, 44 mm) weighing 28.7 g.

Rated 5 ATM: fine for swimming laps and showers. A sapphire lens resists scratches. Tested to MIL-STD-810 for shock, heat and cold.

Case sizes	40 / 44 mm
Dimensions	39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8 mm
Thickness	9.8 mm
Weight (case)	28.7 g
Case material	Armor Aluminum
Lens	Sapphire crystal
Water resistance	5 ATM
IP rating	IP68
Water standard	ISO 22810:2010
MIL-STD-810 tested	Yes

Battery

Charge most nights: up to 40 hours in smartwatch mode.

Real battery life depends on screen brightness, notifications and workouts.

Battery (smartwatch mode)	40 hours
All battery modes	Smartwatch: 40 hours
Battery capacity	284 mAh
Charging	wireless
Wireless charging	Yes
Fast charging	Up to 45% charged in 30 min

GPS & navigation

Built-in GPS, so you can record runs and rides without your phone.

GPS	Built-in
Satellite systems	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Navigation features	turn-by-turn, back-to-start, course import

Health & sensors

A health-focused watch: it measures ECG, blood pressure and skin temperature.

For sleep, it offers a nightly sleep score. ECG availability can depend on your country.

Sensors	optical HR, ECG electrode, BIA, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, ambient light, thermometer
Heart-rate sensor	BioActive
Heart-rate tracking	24/7
ECG	Yes
Skin temperature	Yes
Blood pressure	cuff-calibrated
Sleep tracking	Sleep score
Body composition	Yes

Training

Tracks 90+ sports and activities.

Sport profiles	90

Smart features

Smart extras include an LTE version and calls on the wrist.

Voice assistant: Bixby, Google Assistant. LTE needs a carrier plan.

Message replies	Android
Calls on the watch	Yes
Voice assistant	Bixby, Google Assistant
Cellular	LTE version available
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2

Diving, golf & more

Diving	None

Specs compiled from Samsung's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.