Users should measure their blood pressure when at rest, as they would do with a traditional cuff, and refrain from measuring when they are working out, smoking, or drinking. The BP app is not intended for any diagnostic purposes regarding hypertension or other heart conditions or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional. The BP app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. Slightly sharper than the Apple Watch 7 at 330ppi, it's interesting to see Samsung steer clear of square and rectangular alternative designs, despite most of its competition – Amazfit with the GTS series, Huawei with its Watch Fit, and Fitbit going that route.

That said, when I enabled the always-on display and SpO2 monitoring, the Galaxy Watch 5 lasted closer to 30 hours in my testing. Though I usually prefer AOD, for extending the Galaxy Watch 5's battery life, it seemed worthwhile to turn it off. Both Watch 5 sizes have circular Super AMOLED screens, with the 40mm model's screen measuring 1.19-inch and the 44mm model's screen sporting a larger 1.39-inches. Availability of feature and application may vary by region, connected device, SW version and carrier. DO NOT measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.

Requires Samsung Health app version 6.22.1 or later and paired with Samsung Galaxy Phone with Android 8.0 and minimum 1.5GB RAM.

Images depicted herein are only meant as an illustrative guide for the consumer regarding the design and use of the product. The actual appearance of the product, in terms of design and color may be different depending on variants available in the local market. Product design and color may also be updated and modified without prior notice to the public. External Memory may be used to store media (photos, video, and music files) but application storage on external device may be limited or unavailable on certain handset models.

Blood pressure feature is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Not intended for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of any disease/health conditions. Samsung's interface is called One UI Watch, and interaction with it is very familiar if you're coming from another smartwatch. Swipe to the left-hand screen to see notifications, and keep swiping through the screens to the right of the watch face to cycle through your tiles. These are rich widgets of sorts, each giving you a peek into an app or feature, or a shortcut to the full experience. The Galaxy Watch5 must be paired with a Samsung Galaxy phone with Android 8.0 and minimum 1.5GB RAM. Users should measure their blood pressure when at rest, as they would do with a traditional cuff, and refrain from measuring when they are working out, smoking, or drinking.

Additionally, SmartThings integration also pairs your sleep cycle with your connected smart home, meaning lights can be set to dim or switch off, and other IoT devices will refrain from making noise when the Watch 5 detects that you're going to sleep. Testing conducted by Samsung using preproduction Galaxy Watch5 (BT & LTE), each paired with a Samsung phone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900), and Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800). Charge time varies with region, settings, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

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The Watch 5's silicone band material is also hairy-wrist-friendly, and has a perpetual matte texture that keeps it from tugging on the skin too. For someone not used to wearing a smartwatch, the Watch 5 is a soft landing when it comes to comfort. It isn't too big, and the default Sports Strap keeps it in place. Do not interpret or take clinical action based on the predictions made without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.