The current version of Google’s Wear OS 3 smartwatch software is used on the Galaxy Watch 4 series. Although the operating system combines many Google functions with Samsung’s own Tizen features, the Samsung smartwatch drains the hunger for electricity in no time. Maybe the next generation will step up Galaxy Watch 5 endurance, specifically a new variant called “Pro”. Android fans can read all the rumors circulating about Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 series here.
More battery life for the Galaxy Watch 5?
There are three ways to improve a smartwatch’s battery life: curb its hunger for power, improve its charging capability, or increase its capacity. Samsung is already sitting on a bracelet that charges solar energy, as a corresponding patent shows. And the battery size should also increase. The Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic come in two battery sizes:
For the next generation, SamMobile expects a slightly larger battery and puts the capacity at 276 mAh for the smaller 40 mm watch size of the Galaxy Watch 5 (possible model name: SM-R900). Now, citing insider information, the site is reporting that Samsung is releasing a variant under the model number SM-R925 with an enormous battery. the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro therefore comprises 572 milliampere hours (mAh).
The Korean site Meeco shows a concept of what the Galaxy Watch 5 could look like.
Temperature sensor in the Galaxy Watch 5
With the BIA body analysis and the recording of ECG and blood pressure values, Samsung has long trimmed its smartwatch for health functions. According to ETNews, the manufacturer could add a temperature sensor to the Galaxy Watch 5, such as that offered by the Fitbit Sense. Samsung would use this to determine deviations in body temperature based on skin temperature in order to detect early signs of an approaching flu infection.
Release: When is the Galaxy Watch 5 coming?
Samsung traditionally presents the Galaxy Watch in the third quarter of the year. According to SamMobile, Samsung is also targeting this schedule for the Galaxy Watch 5, which is expected in late summer 2022.