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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs 4: Which one to choose?

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Smart Watches, an innovative accessory which has been in demand since recent times. This gadget helps you free your hands regarding checking out your phone regularly for small tasks also. Many brands are trying to make and improve it day by day. Today we will compare two Samsung products, Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4.

Samsung first launched its smartwatch back in 2013, But now, there are many Samsung smartwatches available in the market. There are many functions that are possible through smartwatches. There are various cool features available in these gadgets that will actually help you in the real world. Samsung has just launched its Samsung latest Galaxy Watch 5.

At some point, you will like these completely wearable accessories that will help you in your daily routine. Galaxy Watch is for your fitness also this is very necessary. Therefore you should try the galaxy watch for your personal use because of the company’s image. But the galaxy watch has the most numbers of specifications that any other company has to offer. The watch has the best screen that any other watch can offer to you. Galaxy has many unique specs that are very classic, and nothing fancy specs to it. If you are going to buy a watch, consider the galaxy watch for your purchase comes under 300$. The galaxy watch is not as heavy with these specs but under 40 grams.

Overall Comparison

Our Pick
 
4.3
4.4
$279.99
$198.95

With the Galaxy Watch 5, you can manage your health, analyse your workout habits, and use a number of practical apps for calling people and playing music. You can quickly and easily access useful features by rotating the bezel. Additionally, you can alter the watch face to your liking.

In Watch 5, you will get a small but major upgrade regarding the watch's performance. The small features are enhanced for better usage, and the battery life is also a bit long than the previous model of the galaxy watch.

Workout features are enhanced for your health and the sensors also performs very well and shows the data as accurate as possible.

Well, with Galaxy Watch 4, you can maintain your health, analyse your training practices, and apply some practical applications for contacting people and playing music. You can quickly and easily access useful functions by adjusting the bezel. Moreover, you may customize the watch's appearance to your taste.

The Galaxy Watch 4 has many features that amaze you while using it. The screen is AMOLED, and the straps are customizable, and the sensors are very accurate. You can use it in your daily life as your workout companion.

Very much it is easy to use, and also to charge it supports wireless charging and the software features are very latest that will allow you use your Galaxy Watch smartly and smoothly.

Our Pick
4.3
$279.99

With the Galaxy Watch 5, you can manage your health, analyse your workout habits, and use a number of practical apps for calling people and playing music. You can quickly and easily access useful features by rotating the bezel. Additionally, you can alter the watch face to your liking.

In Watch 5, you will get a small but major upgrade regarding the watch's performance. The small features are enhanced for better usage, and the battery life is also a bit long than the previous model of the galaxy watch.

Workout features are enhanced for your health and the sensors also performs very well and shows the data as accurate as possible.

4.4
$198.95

Well, with Galaxy Watch 4, you can maintain your health, analyse your training practices, and apply some practical applications for contacting people and playing music. You can quickly and easily access useful functions by adjusting the bezel. Moreover, you may customize the watch's appearance to your taste.

The Galaxy Watch 4 has many features that amaze you while using it. The screen is AMOLED, and the straps are customizable, and the sensors are very accurate. You can use it in your daily life as your workout companion.

Very much it is easy to use, and also to charge it supports wireless charging and the software features are very latest that will allow you use your Galaxy Watch smartly and smoothly.

02/19/2024 07:57 am GMT

Similarities

SimilaritiesSamsung Galaxy Watch 5Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
CPUExynos W920Exynos W920
Strap20mm20mm
ToughnessIP68, Waterproof to 50meters (5ATM)IP68, Waterproof to 50meters (5ATM)
MaterialAluminumAluminum
RAM, Storage1.5GB,16GB1.5GB,16GB
Sizes40mm,44mm40mm,44mm

Differences

DifferencesSamsung Galaxy Watch 5Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
SoftwareOne UI Watch (Wear OS 3 powered by Samsung)Wear OS 3 Powered by Samsung

Display1.36″ Sapphire Crystal Glass AMOLED 450x450px (44mm)1.2″ Gorilla Glass Super AMOLED 1.4″ 450×450 (44mm)
Price $280 and aboveFrom $250
Battery410 mAh (44mm)361mAh (44mm)
Exercises100+90
  • The battery is different, The watch 4 has a smaller battery, but the new watch 5 has an enhanced battery.
  • Color options are different; The watch 5 has very different colors from its older version, Galaxy 4.
  • Watch 5’s Sapphire Crystal Glass display is supposed to be 60% stronger than the Watch 4 series’ display.
  • The Galaxy Watch 5 includes a new USB-C charger.
  • Sleep coaching feature is in galaxy watch 5 and not available in watch 4.
  • The Watch 5 has a more durable screen and better battery life.
  • Improved sleep tracking and a Skin Temperature sensor are available in watch 5.

Design

The design of the Galaxy watch series is pretty straightforward, like a regular design of a wristwatch. It represents basic features that will be more comfortable through your wrist.

Watch 5 is very tough in terms of the built quality provided by Samsung. There are no changes in the model by the company. The only change is that the glass of watch 5 is not made of gorilla glass as on Watch 5 but is made of sapphire crystal glass, which is more than 60% harder than the glass of Watch 4. The body is made of aluminium for both the Watches, which the products will be tougher than expected.

Watch 5 weighs 33.5 gms, whereas watch 4 weighs only 30.3 gms. Watch 5 and Watch 4 have a rating of 50m water resistance (IP68) and 5ATM water and dust resistance. 

We will discuss common things combined in this article. The structure is modern and compact and is available in 40mm and 44mm, which consist of 1.2 inches and 1.4 inches Super AMOLED displays, which is the best display you will ever get, and no one gives in the entire industry. The resolutions for both watches are 396×396 and 450×450. These are the common specs of the products, which are found in both products.

Hardware & Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 VS 4 tracking

The watch’s hardware and software are also pretty much the same. We will cover minor changes in our article on Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 VS  Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Both products are available in Bluetooth and LTE variants and connect through Bluetooth and eSIM.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has an operating system of Android wear OS 3.5 and One UI 4.5. And the chipset of Exynos W920 (5 nm). It contains a CPU of Dual-core 1.18 GHz Cortex-A55. And GPU of Mali-G68. Watch 5 does not have a memory card slot. And has an internal storage of 16GB and additional RAM of 1.5GB.

galaxy watch 5 vs 4

The Samsung Galaxy watch 4 has the operating system of Android wear and One UI 3. And the chipset of Exynos W920 (5 nm). It contains a CPU of Dual-core 1.18 GHz Cortex-A55. And GPU of Mali-G68. Watch 4 does not have a memory card slot. And has an internal storage of 16GB and additional RAM of 1.5GB.

Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy devices are very famous for their battery performance. There has been a huge upgrade regarding battery life in the past year. There are many functions which are introduced in the watch this year.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has a 410mAh battery that will allow you to use it for 50 hours. It is also available with faster charging that charges 0-45% in just thirty minutes, which is enough for your full day of the watch working. In addition, the company has another sleep tracking spec that will guide you for your sleep and the way and the quality of that. To continue this spec and you have no charge left, you can charge it, and for eight minutes, you can have 8 hours of sleep tracking at your watch. And comes with 10W of wireless charge.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has only 361mAh of battery capacity and can battery life last up to 40 hours, according to your usage. Watch 4 contains all the charging specs as same for the Samsung galaxy watch 5, but does not have the battery charge of 10W wireless.

Fitness Tracking

galaxy watch 5 vs 4 fitness

Both products from Samsung have various Health Specs and fitness tracking specs that we are discussing now for our article Galaxy Watch 5 VS Galaxy watch 4.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has various types of sensors you could have imagined, and all of the sensors work very impressive and present very accurate data for your body. It has a Bioactive  (BIA), electrocardiogram ECG, and PPG heart rate sensor that can monitor sleep, body fat levels,blood-oxygen levels, and blood pressure. Watch 5 has 100 workouts that will help you decide on your exercise and also has sleep coaching. It also has sensors like Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer and temperature sensor.

galaxy watch 5 vs 4 fitness tracking

The other product Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, has a Bioactive  (BIA), electrocardiogram ECG, and PPG heart rate sensor that can monitor sleep, body fat levels,blood-oxygen levels, and blood pressure. Watch 4 has 100 workouts that will help you decide on your exercise on your Watch, as well as sleep coaching. It also has sensors like Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer and temperature sensor on the Watch.

Major Upgrades and Improvements

  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has “sapphire crystal lens glass” compared to the Gorilla glass presented to the Galaxy Watch 4.
  • The Watch is 60 times stronger than the watch 4’s gorilla glass.
  • Galaxy Watch 5 has a new “skin temperature” upgrade.
  • Battery last “10 hours” longer than Galaxy Watch 4.
  • Fastest charging in the whole segment.

Colours available:

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5– Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, Sapphire

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4– Black, Pink Gold, Silver, Green, Thom Browne Edition, Bespoke Edition, PXG Golf Edition

Conclusion

You may get confused about getting your next Samsung Galaxy Watch. There are many models that can help you with the watch selection. There are two different options we have presented to you. One of the options of the watch is the latest, and the other model of the watch is a year old. Both watches is pro for new and current users of galaxy watch.

You have to choose between these two in your budget. The final decision about the watch is yours, which is totally up to you. The Galaxy Watch is classic since it’s the start of the series. And weighs under 40 grams. 

The tracking is also very accurate in both watches. And it is your final decision whether you have to buy it or not. The company has improved many updates in recent years. Both products are pro at the health companion. It can be used for entertainment, as an assistant or as an exercise for your personal.

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