Samsung has made the Galaxy Watch5 tougher for the fitness realm
In the world of Android smartwatches, Samsung is king. The South Korean device maker has steadily improved its smartwatches over the years and the Galaxy Watch5 is the culmination of this. It should be your top pick if you're in the market for a fitness tracking device or a reliable companion to your Galaxy smartphone.
On the inside, the Watch5 is strikingly similar to the Watch4, featuring a Samsung-developed Exxon’s W920 processor acting as its brains and comes with 16GB of internal storage for installing apps. This year’s device is more of an iterative update in terms of looks and features.
Familiar design but tougher
You will not be able to tell the Watch5 and the Watch4 apart. It comes in the exact 40 and 44mm sizes as the last edition.
But Samsung has installed sapphire crystal glass on the Watch5’s face and the material is said to have excellent durability. After using it for several weeks, the face remained scratch-free despite getting tossed in my bag without any protection. In addition, it is rated 5 ATM water resistant, meaning it can be used to record your next swim.
The Watch5 retains the slim and lightweight design fans have come to love. The includes a silicon strap that feels comfortable and is easily adjustable. This new version boasts a more curved back that offers better contact with the user’s skin, resulting in greater accuracy when measuring your vitals.