REVIEW: GALAXY WATCH 5 PRO worth the “extra”?

Launched in August, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the version "?” from the traditional Galaxy Watch5. It promises to have everything the economy version has, but in a titanium body, with sapphire crystal glass and longer battery life. But is all this worth the additional cost? We count on review — be sure to check it out!

Design

A Samsung removed the swivel crown on the Watch5 Pro, giving way to a very elegant fixed side contour. But accessing functions by rotating your fingers around the corner of the screen is still a practical thing to do, and you also have 2 side buttons, which can even be customized to activate the device's camera. smartphone.

The screen is a beautiful display AMOLED, protected by sapphire crystal glass, which promises to be 60% more scratch resistant than the previous generation (watch4) or the economy version (watch5). Very important point, since the Watch4 scratched easily. instead of plastic watch4 e watch5, the body of Watch5 Pro is made of titanium, promising to be more durable as well as better designed. And it comes in two color options: titanium black or titanium grey, my favorite.

The model is only sold in the size of 45 mm, making it a big watch, which some women or men with smaller wrists might not like. But personally I have a small wrist and I love how the watch sits on it.

Another novelty is the “D Buckle”. It follows the colors of the chosen body (black or gray), is more sophisticated and facilitates the size configuration, complementing it with a truly pleasant magnetic “click”. It's easier to take the watch off and on with it. But you can also replace it with 20mm bracelets.

These design features make the Watch5 Pro the most beautiful SmartWatch Android on sale today. The comparison is also valid for the Apple Watch, in general, although then I understand that it is already a matter of personal preference. In terms of protection against water, sweat and dust, the Watch5 Pro is covered by certification protection IP68K. It also resists high pressure, certified to the standard MIL-STD-810G.

clock faces

Watch faces are even more customizable, with more information fields and background colors and details available. If you get tired of any of them, you can also download (or buy) additional faces on app GalaxyWear. To switch faces or watch face, just hold your finger on the screen and move it between the options. It's impressive to note that a lot of things could already be customized right there, but you'll have more complete options when doing this through the application.

As I was traveling at the time of producing this review, it was interesting to note that the watch, upon detecting that you have left the country, gives you the option to change the watch face to a dual time zone version.

Features

Maybe there is no smart watch Android with more functions than Watch5 Pro. Among them are access to watch faces (such as those mentioned above), apps Android (including the Spotify), google wallet, Samsung Pay, making calls, recording voice, tracking physical activities, health records, calendar, weather forecast and even camera control of the smartphone.

You can say that it really complements the use of the smartphone and, in some moments, it even dispenses with its use, since it can be connected to a network Wi-Fi to receive data, or work independently with previously saved data (such as songs).

You can answer calls directly from the smart watch, just shake your wrist when you receive them. Or take pictures with smartphone from a distance, seeing everything through the clock screen. And the commands given to the watch can be in text, voice or cursive writing.

TIP: But, as in the Galaxy smartphones, you will only take advantage of this potential if you enter the settings menu and check option by option, first in the app GalaxyWear and then in the settings menu inside the watch. It's exhausting, but worth it.

Sensors

O Galaxy Watch5 Pro it is loaded with sensors that, according to the company, are even more sensitive. The new sensor "BioActive” unites the functions of monitoring heart rate, electrical signals from the heart (for the electrocardiogram) and body composition, combined with the sensor monitoring blood oxygen (SpO2). The watch even measures stress, blood pressure, sleep quality, menstrual cycles and physical activity. It is worth remembering that, in order to use all the available functions, you will also need to download app additional — the Samsung health monitor — and also calibrate it according to the instructions on the screen.

O watch5 detects steps from walking and running, as well as a range of sports activities. In general, it is easy to measure time and performance, choosing the modality practiced. But it is also possible to leave everything on automatic, with the watch trying to identify what exercise you are doing. However, in my tests, I could only notice that the watch identified when I walked or ran.

The heart rate sensor, which was already reliable, just got better. But, unfortunately, the calculation of bioimpedance keep skating. In addition to having variations of more than 10 percentage points between one measurement and another, I never got a constant and reliable result. In any case, for most athletes, the general results will be useful, with the watch5 looking as good as the Apple Watch or models of Garmin e FitBit.

In terms of sleep measurement, some advances are present. For starters, you need to sleep at least 7 days with the clock on (at least 5 of them on weekdays and 2 on weekends), to have a base metric. After that, the watch will ask you about basic sleep habits. It's quite interesting to note how much time you spend sleeping, but how much of that time is actually deep, quality sleep (REM sleep). In addition, the watch also measures your oxygenation during your period and alerts you about snoring.

System

O Galaxy Watch 5 Pro run the version WearOS 3 do Google, with the OneUI Watch 4.5 da Samsung. The combination is the current best smartwatch platform in the Android. This integration between Samsung e Google, in fact, is increasing.

Apps open quickly, menus are easy to find, and you get the main screens with watch features at the swipe of your finger. And there's even support for the Google Assistant, better than the traditional Bixby da Samsung. But… there is still no support for browsing in Google Maps, which has a “coming soon” alert.

To connect the watch to smartphone and enjoy all the functions, you will need to download the app GalaxyWear (same used for headphones from Samsung). Once this is done, locate the clock on the app, for the pairing process to start.

In a somewhat confusing solution to the Samsung, you will still need to download 2 more apps separated: Samsung Health and Samsung Health Monitor. If you want to sync your data with the Google Fit, you will also need to download a third party app, called health sync. It is also worth noting that this is a watch designed for use with smartphones Samsung, with limited functionality in other types of smartphones Android.

Battery

Perhaps the biggest advantage of the Pro model is the considerable battery boost. With 590 mAh capacity, Samsung promises until 80h in regular use, or 20 hours with the GPS. She really got better. But, unfortunately, not as much as the Samsung alleges. In my tests, I generally got 2-3 days of battery life.

But this is already encouraging, because I can finally wear the watch at night (for sleep activity records) and count that it won't need a charger on a weekend trip, for example. Another welcome addition is 10W wireless charging, which gives you 45% extra battery in just 30 minutes, or 100% in 90 minutes.

Price and Availability

O Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is already on sale in Brazil for R$ 3.199 and can be purchased by website Samsung, selected telephone operators and retailers.

Conclusion

O Galaxy Watch 5 Pro da Samsung is, without a doubt, the best SmartWatch Android for sale worldwide. But that doesn't mean it's perfect, it still has to go with longer battery life, more accurate sensors and better integration with the Google.

In any case, it is an elegant and sophisticated option for those who value watches, whether they are smart or not. THE Samsung Congratulations on the evolutions brought here, with the line improving every year. making a brief comparative across Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, the Pro version is the way to go. In this case, if you can afford it, we recommend not opting for the economy and choosing the Pro version.

Technical Specifications

Brand	Samsung
Córdoba	Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Dimensions	45.4 x 45.4 x 10.5 mm
Weight	46,5 gr
Display	sapphire crystal Super AMOLED 1,4 inches 450 450 pixels x Always On Screen
Material	Titanium
Memory	Internal: 1,5GB RAM Storage: 16GB ROM
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band 5.2, A2DP, LE NFC GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate, barometer, thermometer (body temperature), Samsung Pay
Operational system	Android WearOS 3.5 One UI Watch 4.5
Battery	Li-Ion 590 mAh 10W wireless charging
Colors	Black Titanium (Black), Gray Titanium (Grey)
ECG	Yes
blood pressure monitor	Yes
sleep tracking	Yes
Training Route/Return Route	Yes
Price and availability	R$3.199

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