Samsung remains months away from its next unpacked event wherein it’s far expected to reveal new versions of its Galaxy smartwatches, but that doesn’t mean leaks must wait, too. On the contrary, some promising rumors and juicy findings inside the official code of Samsung software have already discovered bits about the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series smartwatches. Right here’s the entirety that we recognize up to now.
Fresh name, familiar method
Samsung’s trendy-gen smartwatch portfolio includes two fashions — the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 classic. It appears that Samsung is eliminating the classic branding this year, simply the way it retired the active moniker a technology earlier. Instead, the naming conference is now going to be a lot simpler, and greater mainstream.
Galaxy Watch 5 component sighting suggests more battery life
Notably, the Galaxy Watch five is said to go on sale in size alternatives, while the pricier pro model will be confined to just one. Whether or not the sizes are going to remain similar to the Galaxy Watch 4 pair stays unclear.
Fitness features of Galaxy Watch 5
The Galaxy Watch 5 duo will probably come with sensors consisting of a heart rate screen, body composition sensor, and the electrocardiogram (ECG), plus pending approval from regulators, Samsung is likewise anticipated to offer tricks like blood stress monitoring. Expect to look at SpO2 measurement and fall detection too.
Curiously, a Reddit user has spotted the mention of an interesting feature known as “skin temperature throughout sleep” in the latest beta build of the Samsung health app. The characteristic appearance is predicated on a system of lasers fitted on the underside of the smartwatch, which flash on the skin to measure temperature. The app notes that the function is “used to forecast your cycle greater accurately,” suggesting it can be used for duration tracking.
Launch date and pricing
To date, Samsung has no longer officially spoken about the release possibilities of its subsequent-gen smartwatches. However, going via the cadence of previous launches, the Galaxy Watch 5 series may make an official debut around August. Samsung might display them along its upcoming foldable — Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z flip 4 — at the following unpacked occasion.
Coming to the pricing part, there haven’t been any credible leaks overlaying that issue. The Galaxy Watch four begins at $25o, even as the classic model goes for a $100 premium. Samsung will need to keep a competitive pricing approach against Apple and could want to preserve the asking price of the Galaxy Watch 5 beneath the $300 mark, as a minimum for the entry-degree model without cellular connectivity perks.
