Recently, at the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung took the wraps off of its Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5 series, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The South Korean brand had announced the prices of all the devices for international markets. Now the Galaxy Watch 5 series pricing and availability for the Indian market have been revealed. The latest generation smartwatches are slightly expensive in the country compared to their international counterparts.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series price in India
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is offered in Graphite, Pink Gold, Sapphire, and Silver colours. Its 40 and 44mm Bluetooth version is priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 30,999 whereas the LTE version of the same dial sizes is priced at Rs 32,999 and Rs 35,999.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model is available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium colours. Its 45mm Bluetooth and LTE model carry a price tag of Rs 35,999 and Rs 49,999. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series will be up for pre-orders from online and offline channels starting August 16th and sales commencing from August 26th.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro feature 1.2 and 1.4-inch sAMOLED displays respectively with sapphire glass for protection against scratches and damages. The smartwatches come with an always-on display and customisable watch faces.
In terms of design, the Galaxy Watch 5 is equipped with an armoured aluminium casing whereas the Pro model has titanium chassis that offers more durability. Both smartwatches are IP68-certified dust and water-resistant up to 5 meters. They are also MIL-STD-810H compatible.
On the health-centric front, the Galaxy Watch 5 series is equipped with an optical heart rate sensor, ECG, SpO2, advanced sleep tracker, and temperature sensor. The Bioelectrical Impedance sensor lets users monitor parameters like body fat percentage, skeletal muscle weight and more. The Watch 5 series offers support for tracking over 90 workout modes. The smartwatches also come with built-in GPS for tracking outdoor activities.
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 duo are powered by an Exynos W920 processor. The smartwatches pack 1.5GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. They run on the latest OneUI Watch 4.5. The Watch 5’s 40 and 44mm variants are backed by 284 and 410mAh battery units whereas the Pro variant is powered by a larger 590mAh cell. Both smartwatches support magnetic fast charging that is claimed to provide 45 percent battery in 30 minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series packs convenient features like Google Assistant, controlling smart home devices, Soundcloud, Deezer, Spotify support, and more accessibility features. Connectivity options on wearable devices include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, LTE, and NFC.
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