Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7: Which Is Better?

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7: Samsung has set up a new standard of what a 2022 smartwatch should be. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Apple Watch Series 7 are among the best smartwatches you can buy pending the arrival of the Apple Watch 8. However, let’s get to see how the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offers better value for money at the moment.

So, in this Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7 comparison, I’ll be comparing the specifications and features of these two smartwatches. This will highlight the differences and similarities and expose which is better between these two smart devices.

Note: Both SmartWatches are now available for purchase. And you can do so via the box that’s at the bottom of this post.

Price

Apple Watch Series 7 is more affordable. The 41mm version is priced at $399, while the 45mm version is priced at $429. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is priced at $450 for the Bluetooth version and the LTE version is priced at $500. So yes, the Apple Watch Series 7 is more budget-friendly and since Apple will be launching the Watch 8 soon, you can expect a price cut for the Watch Series 7- making it even cheaper.

Release Date and Availability

Both wearables are now available for purchase. You can use the box at the bottom of this post to purchase either of them. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro was launched on August 10th, 2022. While the Apple Watch Series 7 was released on October 15, 2021. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro being a new release comes with the latest tech.

Design, Display, and Durability

A notable difference between the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Apple Watch Series 7 is their design. The former has a circular and round shape, while the latter has a rectangular shape with a slightly curvy display. So the design of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is round and flat, while Apple Watch Series 7 is square-like and curved.

Now let’s talk about the sizes of the display and their weight. As for the display sizes, the Apple Watch Series 7 has a 1.69-inch (41mm version) or 1.91-inch (45mm version) LTPO Super AMOLED touchscreen with an Always-On Display. In comparison, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro features a smaller 1.4-inch Super AMOLED with an Always-On Display. The weight of both smartwatches is about the same.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7 — *Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Apple Watch Series 7 Designs*

In terms of their durability, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7 are waterproof and are certified with swim proofing up to 5ATM. Also, they are available in different colors. The Apple Watch Series 7 comes in multiple color options: Graphite, Gold, and Silver. While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes in Black Titanium and Grey Titanium colors.

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is powered by the Exynos W920 chipset paired with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage. On the other hand, Apple Watch Series 7 is powered by an Apple S7 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and 32GB storage.

These chipsets that are powering the respective smartwatches are cool. Opening apps and performing a daily task is snappy on both wearables. However, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro seems to be more power efficient.

Health and Fitness Sensors

Both smartwatches have bundles of health and fitness features but let’s start with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro to see what it brings:

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is multi-functional. It brings Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and Light Sensor (ECG certified and Blood Pressure monitor).

Apple Watch Series 7 is multi-functional as well. It brings a blood oxygen sensor, Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models).

Battery and Charging Tech

The battery life is one area where the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro completely aces the Apple Watch Series 7. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro has a 590 mAh capacity and with fast charging, you can get 8 hours of battery life in just 8 minutes. And when fully charge, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro can last you for a couple of days.

Unfortunately, we can’t say that about the Apple Watch Series 7. The battery life is manageable. It is peg at 18 hours, more like a day usage. The battery life is one area I wish to see Apple improves on the Watch 8. Both smartwatches support wireless charging tech.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7: ESim Support

Yes! Both wearables support ESim technology. You can make and receive phone calls, you can check and receive information, and download applications independently, and the new product has been adapted to more applications.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Apple Watch Series 7: Specs Comparison

	Galaxy Watch 5 Pro	Apple Watch Series 7
Shape	Round	Rectangle
Display	1.4-inch AMOLED	1.69-inch (41mm) 1.91-inch (45mm)
Processor	Exynos W920 (5nm)	Apple S7
RAM & Storage	1.5GB RAM + 16GB	1GB RAM + 32GB
Price	Starts at $450	Starts at $399

Buy Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Apple Watch Series 7

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro	Price
Buy on Amazon	$499.99
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£429.00

Apple Watch Series 7	Price
Buy on Amazon	$399.99