DO NOT measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. The watch allows you to gather plenty of health insights. The Biometric Impedence Analysis function to measure body composition was present on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, but it’s since been improved with added targets. You can set body composition goals, such as a reduction of fat mass or an increase in muscle mass, and the Watch 5 Pro will send you reminders to regularly measure your body composition with BIA to help you increase your goals. 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. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. 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.

Compatible with Galaxy Watch in Wear OS powered by Samsung. Requires pairing with smartphone with latest version of Smart Switch installed. Galaxy Watch5 boasts a super-tough sapphire crystal glass, AMOLED display, an elegant slimline casing, and integrated sports band for a comfortable fit. It even has a long-lasting battery life and 16GB internal memory, so there’s plenty of space for all your favourite motivational songs. To activate snore detection, users must turn on feature under settings using the Samsung Health application. For accurate BP readings, a calibration is required every 4 weeks by BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 7.0 or above. The Blood Pressure 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 Blood Pressure app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment.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. However, what props all of this up is a lot of smaller victories that could be taken for granted, but that amount to an excellent overall experience. For example, Samsung’s movement reminders don’t just spur you on to get out of your chair, they also offer stretches on-screen that you can do while seated to stay limber.

The Watch5 40mm is available in 3 colourways: Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold.The Watch5 44mm is available in 3 colourways:Graphite, Sapphire, Silver.

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The typical capacity has been tested under third party laboratory conditions. The typical capacity is the estimated average capacity considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under the IEC 61960-3 standard. Rated capacity is 573mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. Availability of feature and application may vary by region, connected device, SW version and carrier. Galaxy Watch5 is not a medical/therapeutic device. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Testing conducted by Samsung in June 2022 using pre-released version of Galaxy Watch 5 (BT & LTE), each paired to 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, usage pattern and environmental factors; actual results may vary.

Available on samsung.com in select countries. The number of combinations available may vary depending on the country or region in which the Galaxy Watch5 Bespoke Studio is available. Advanced insights from the National Sleep Foundation is only available on a smartphone paired with the Galaxy Watch4. Predictions may vary due to use of the Watch (recommendation: 4 hours during nighttime sleep, 5 times a week), input data, environmental conditions and others.

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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.

Galaxy Watch5 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under the ISO standard 22810:2010. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. If the device or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling. Neutral at its core with highly customizable flourishes through Samsung's Bespoke service plus premium, hardy build quality.

However, aside from that, the experience here has been largely the same as that I enjoyed roughly a year ago with the Galaxy Watch 4. With even last year’s chipset making a return, there are no speed improvements to be found when using the software. It’s really impressive tech that ensures I’ll be wearing the Galaxy Watch 5 long after writing this review – or at least until I can get my sleeping pattern how it should be. Watch-Mobile Interworking for cycling available on Galaxy Watch4 series with Samsung Health ver 6.21 or later. Pricing has increased across the board for Samsung's Watch line since last year's Watch 4, and as with last year's launch, the Galaxy Watch 5 arrives in two sizes, each available in both Bluetooth-only and Bluetooth plus LTE cellular configurations. ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, a calibration is required every 4 weeks by BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 7.0 or above.