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Should you upgrade to Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?

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The recently launched Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series offers the best smartwatches in the market to date. It features two models – Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, both are almost the same, except for durability enhancements in the latter model.

In case you already have a Samsung smartwatch, you may have aware of the premium and flagship grade functionalities. As the company has officially introduced the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro for consumers, is it worth upgrading? Let’s discuss:

Galaxy Watch 5 vs Watch 5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro come with a whole new sapphire crystal display, Samsung’s improved BioActive Sensor, and an Exynos W920 chipset with 1.5 GB RAM. The Watch 5 offers 284 mAh and 410 mAh battery in the 40mm and 44mm variants, respectively.

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro features a big 590 mAh battery, which can last around 80 hours. Compared to the Standard variant, the Pro model is slightly thicker due to its titanium casing. However, the Galaxy Watch 5 features an “Armor Aluminum” casing that protects the smartwatches greatly, but not as good as titanium.

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Launched back in 2021, the Galaxy Watch 4 was the first Samsung smartwatch lineup to introduce Google’s Wear OS operating system, ditching the Tizen OS. Since the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 are just one year old, Samsung is offering better trade-in deals while upgrading to the Watch 5 or 5 Pro.

At the moment, the Galaxy Watch 5 is the latest smartwatch offered by Samsung, but it brings the same operating system as the Galaxy Watch 4, which is a year old now. The Watch 4 also debuted the first generation BioActive sensor, which consists of three chips in a small package.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 features a 247 mAh battery in the 40mm casing, while the 44mm size carried a 361 mAh pack, meanwhile, the same battery capacity is also offered in the small and large variants of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, respectively, with up to 40 hours backup.

Similar to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic packs lots of the same specifications such as the Exynos W920 chipset, 1.5 GB RAM, and 16GB of storage in addition to the battery capacity.

Galaxy Watch 4

In case you owned the Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, it’s a difficult decision to upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 5 or not. Meanwhile, the Korean tech giant has attractive benefits including big trade-in deals so you can get the Watch 5 by paying a minimal amount of around $200.

As mentioned, the Galaxy Watch 4 is not an older generation smartwatch, some basic features like sleep tracking work impressively. However, the Galaxy Watch 5 introduces promising battery life, which is at least 10 hours extra than the Galaxy Watch 4, on paper.

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In addition, the Galaxy Watch 5 brings the new sapphire crystal display, which is much more scratch resistant than the Gorilla Glass found on the Galaxy Watch 4. We can take it as a big upgrade of the Galaxy Watch 5 over its predecessor when it comes to durability.

On the other hand, the Watch 5 Pro embeds the 2nd generation BioActive sensor which will provide you with better health stats and data for monitoring. Still, it remains a difficult decision whether you should upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 5 or not. Let us know through social media.

Galaxy Watch 3

Galaxy Watch 3 is now two years old and runs Samsung’s own made Tizen OS. While the company has already denied bringing the Wear OS-based One UI Watch upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 3, upgrading to the Watch 5 or 5 Pro would be a great decision.

Wear OS-powered smartwatch offers better support with Google and non-Google apps. The Watch 4 and Watch 5 series devices introduce even more possibilities we found in the Watch 3 or older watches by Samsung. Talking about trade-in benefits, you can grab up to $190 credit while upgrading to the Watch 5.

Galaxy Watch 5 & 5 Pro Price

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes with a starting price tag of $279, which is available in Bluetooth and Bluetooth + LTE configurations. Color options include Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver for the 40mm and Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver for the 44mm model.

The price of the Galaxy Watch 5 pro starts at $449.99 for the Bluetooth version and $499.99 for the LTE version. The Golf Edition is also available on Samsung.com, price starting at $329.99. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offers three color options – Black Titanium, and Gray Titanium.

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James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Verizon’s March 2024 update for Galaxy Watch 4 improves Samsung Health, adds Connect TV feature

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Verizon has rolled out a new update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic devices in the US which installs the latest March 2024 update and brings some new features and improvements to optimize the overall user experience.

It’s worth mentioning that there are a variety of smartwatches in the market but the Galaxy Watch 4 series retains its glory. Therefore, to make this pair of wearable more precise, Samsung has decided to add support for TV and improve health accuracy.

Yes, the latest March 2024 update adds support for TV pairing, which allows users to view their exercise data from Galaxy Watch directly on their TV screen by simply selecting the Connect TV button for a better understanding and more seamless health monitoring.

Notably, this feature is only supports Samsung Smart TVs, Smart Monitors, Projectors, and Lifestyle products released in the year 2024. Simultaneously, the update also addresses previous issues with Samsung Health and improves its accuracy for a more optimized interpretation.

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However, Verizon has released the March 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm and 44mm variants with build version R865USQU1HXB7 and R875USQU1HXB7 respectively in the US. The users of 42mm and 46mm variants of Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are getting the update with build R885USQU1HXB7 and R895USQU1HXB7 respectively.

Consequently, the consumers of Galaxy Watch 4 devices can download the latest update to install the March 2024 patch and enjoy its latest offerings by connecting their Watch to their Galaxy smartphone and visiting Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Series tipped to pack lots of AI features 

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Samsung is working on its next Galaxy earbuds and some findings hint that there will be a Galaxy Buds 3 series that includes Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. In the meantime, a leak also suggests that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Series might pack bundles of AI features.

As per the information of @TheGalox_, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 series will bring lots of new AI features like the 2024 flagship Galaxy devices, which means the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. In addition, the earbuds will also have improved battery life, sound quality & more.

However, these advanced features on Galaxy Buds 3 TWS earbuds are expected to enhance the overall user experience and provide more personalized audio performance. With AI technology, the Galaxy Buds 3 could potentially offer smart noise cancellation, adaptive audio, and even voice assistance integration.

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Back in December 2023, a Maeil Business Newspaper report also suggested that Samsung is working on Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, which could offer interpretation (real-time language translation) through on-device AI. This feature is available on the Galaxy S24 series and provides real-time interpretation of phone calls in different languages.

Notably, the tipster didn’t reveal any specific features, but we can expect to see some cutting-edge functionalities with the launch of Galaxy Buds 3 Series. Accordingly, the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds 3 series alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2024.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring marks its existence in Battery Widget, launch seems close

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Samsung Galaxy Ring compatibility

At MWC 2024, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring with several sophisticated capabilities, and now this wearable device has marked its existence with a Battery Widget that hints at its imminent release. Yes, the launch of the first fitness tracker that can be worn on fingers is just around the corner.

This news might have spread a wave of excitement among tech enthusiasts and Galaxy fans who are eagerly waiting for this all-new wearable gadget. Consequently, the Galaxy Ring may come in three editions including a similar material for two and a special edition collaboration for the third one.

This move to bring Galaxy Ring in different editions will cater to the needs and preferences of consumers, who like options, and elevate the look and feel of the ring while boosting user experience.

Coming back to the topic, the South Korean tech giant has already listed the Samsung Galaxy Ring on the Battery Widget and the device sits between Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds. Once you add this widget to the home screen of your Samsung smartphone, go to the Settings menu to see the existence of the next wearable model.

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Notably, this upcoming wearable device – Galaxy Ring is a part of Samsung’s vision to create a connected ecosystem of devices that enhance the user’s lifestyle and well-being. Accordingly, the firm might launch the Galaxy Ring in nine different sizes and come with three color options including black, gold, and silver.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Battery Widget

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