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Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Samsung · Released January 1, 2022

Galaxy Watch5

The 2022 Galaxy Watch5 has a tougher screen and great app support, but lasts about a day.

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8.2/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Watch5 used if you want a cheap Wear OS watch with strong app support and fitness features: reviewers liked its durable, light design, scratch-resistant screen and many sensors. Skip it if you want more than a day of battery, which reviewers repeatedly flagged. It's optimized for Samsung phones, doesn't work with iPhones, and Samsung still sells the Watch7 new.

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Key specs
Battery life
Up to 40 hours (typical use)
Water resistance
Yes
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
1.4" (36 mm)
Resolution
450x450
Performance
Processor
1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920
Storage
16 GB
Body
Weight
1.2 oz (34 g)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display1.4" (36 mm)
Chipset1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920
RAM / storage16 GB
Weight1.2 oz (34 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Watch5 used if you want a cheap Wear OS watch with strong app support and fitness features: reviewers liked its durable, light design, scratch-resistant screen and many sensors. Skip it if you want more than a day of battery, which reviewers repeatedly flagged. It's optimized for Samsung phones, doesn't work with iPhones, and Samsung still sells the Watch7 new.

Best for

Android users who want a basic, cheap used Samsung watch.

Not for

iPhone users and anyone who wants multiday battery.

Main strengthDurable, lightweight design
Main weaknessAbout a day of battery
Reasons to buy
Durable, lightweight design
Scratch-resistant screen
Comprehensive app support
Lots of health sensors
Reasons to avoid
About a day of battery
Best with Samsung phones
Incremental upgrade over the Watch4
Measured view8.2/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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What other reviewers say

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Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 reviewKate Kozuch · Sep 2022Read on Tom's Guide ↗
CNET8.2/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 Review: The Best Android Watch, for NowLexy Savvides · Aug 2022Read on CNET ↗
The Verge7/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: if it only had a better batteryVictoria Song · Aug 2022Read on The Verge ↗
CNETGalaxy Watch 5 Review: The All-Round Android WatchWatch on YouTube ↗
The Quantified ScientistSamsung Watch5 : Complete Scientific Review! (Galaxy Watch 5)Watch on YouTube ↗
DesFitSamsung Galaxy Watch5 // Initial Review for GPS and HR AccuracyWatch on YouTube ↗
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Product data

Full specifications

9 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Battery life
Up to 40 hours (typical use)

Display

Form factor
Wearable

Body

Water resistance
Yes
Colors
  • Graphite
  • Silver
  • Pink Gold
  • Sapphire

Launch

Released
2022
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