How does the Galaxy Watch 5 differ from its predecessors?

Galaxy Watch 5 Intro

Aside from the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Samsung is expected to announce another wearable come August 10, when the Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to give us the Z Fold 4, the Z Flip 4, and the Galaxy Watch 5 series. Now, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is shaping up to be the crown jewel of the upcoming wearable lineup with its rugged design and large battery, but we shouldn't forget about the regular Galaxy Watch 5, which will be the regular wearable in the lineup. With a slimmer profile and a similar set of features and functionalities, this one could easily end up being the perfect companion for those invested in the Samsung ecosystem, especially ones using older Galaxy smartwatches.

Galaxy Watch 5 Design, Models & Sizes

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has leaked profusely alongside the Watch 5 Pro. Not nay changes are expected on the Galaxy Watch 5, as it looks like it will be mostly a carbon copy of the Galaxy Watch 4, which... isn't a bad thing at all! The latter was a slim and no-frills wearable that simply did the job, so we are all for it! The digital bezel that allows for some useful interface interactions is retained on the Galaxy Watch 5, and that's good news for fans of Samsung's wearables: while it's no rotating physical bezel, this one still allows for some extra interactivity. In terms of build quality, the Galaxy Watch 5 is likely comprising a sapphire screen with a titanium body, a super-premium combination. There will supposedly be two sizes of the Galaxy Watch 5: 40mm and 44mm versions, both of which will most certainly be available in both Wi-Fi + LTE and Wi-Fi-only variations. The full color spectrum of the Galaxy Watch 5 line is also known, we are looking at the following color options: Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Graphite, and Sapphire. Aside from those, we might also see the Galaxy Watch 5 be included in Samsung's own Bespoke Edition program, which would allow potential wearers to mix and match between a handful of colors and create unique color combinations, reportedly up to 1,000 (!).

Galaxy Watch 5 Battery and Charging

With the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, we are likely looking at a battery larger than 500mAh, which could be record-setting for the Galaxy Watch range, but the smaller Galaxy Watch 5 is likely coming with a smaller battery. In the case of the 40mm version, this could be a 276mAh unit, while the larger 44mm one could get a 400mAh battery. With such a battery, the Galaxy Watch 5 is potentially looking at a day, a day and a half of active usage. On the topic of charging, rumors put a 10W charging capability within the Galaxy Watch 5 as well, which could ensure a 45% charge in around half an hour and possibly a full one in around an hour, which is quite snappy!