Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4: Which Is Better?

Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4: Should you upgrade your Samsung smartwatch? The previous gen Galaxy Watch 4 was good however, there were some flops that Samsung had to address with its successor. For example, the battery life of the Galaxy Watch 4 needed a serious upgrade.

And while Samsung upgraded the battery life on the Galaxy Watch 5, there are other areas where the Galaxy Watch 5 proves to be a worthy successor. Moreover, both SmartWatches are now available for purchase. And you can do so via the box that’s at the bottom of this post.

Price

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is $30 cheaper. It is priced at $249 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, while the LTE version is priced slightly higher (you can enjoy discounts on the Galaxy Watch 4). In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is priced at $280 for the Bluetooth version and the LTE version is priced at $330.

Release Date and Availability

These two wearables by Samsung 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 was launched on August 10th, 2022. While its predecessor was released in August 2021. The Galaxy Watch 5 being a new release comes with the latest technology.

Design, Display, and Durability

One notable similarity between the Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4 is their design and shape. Both smartwatches have circular and round shapes with a flat display. Their design is opposite of the Apple Watch Series 7 and OPPO Watch 3 Pro with a rectangular shape.

As for the display sizes, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has a 1.19-inch (40mm version) or 1.36-inch (44mm version) Super AMOLED touchscreen with Always-On Display. In comparison, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 features a 1.2-inch (40mm version) or 1.4-inch (44mm version) Super AMOLED with an Always-On Display.

However, the Galaxy Watch 5 is more durable than the Galaxy Watch 4. The Galaxy Watch 5 has better screen protection as it comes with “Saphire Glass”. Although both smartwatches are waterproof.

Also, they are available in different colors. The Galaxy Watch 4 comes in multiple color options: Black, Pink Gold, Silver, and Green. While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 comes in Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, and Sapphire.

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4 are both powered by the Exynos W920 chipset paired with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage. Thus, opening apps and performing a daily task is snappy on both wearables.

You have similar performance across both smartwatches except when it comes to their battery life which we’ll talk about in a few minutes.

Health and Fitness Sensors

Both smartwatches have bundles of health and fitness features but let’s start with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with more flagship features.

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).

Galaxy Watch 4 is multi-functional too, but it has limited sensors. It brings Samsung bioactive sensor which measures PPG (a technique detecting volume and blood flow), ECG (heart rhythm), and BIA (method of assessing body composition); snoring detection, and continuous blood and oxygen tracking while sleeping.

Battery and Charging Tech

The battery life experience has quite improved on the Galaxy Watch 5. In other words, the Galaxy Watch 5 has a better battery life than Galaxy Watch 4. The Galaxy Watch 5 is estimated for 50 hours of use, which surpasses that of the Galaxy Watch 4 rated for 40 hours of usage. Additionally, Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4 supports wireless charging tech.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4: ESim Support

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

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 4: Specs Comparison

	Galaxy Watch 5	Galaxy Watch 4
Shape	Round	Round
Display	1.4-inch AMOLED	1.19-inch (40mm) 1.36-inch (44mm)
Processor	Exynos W920 (5nm)	Exynos W920 (5nm)
RAM & Storage	1.5GB RAM + 16GB	1.5GB RAM + 16GB
Price	Starts at $450	Starts at $239

Galaxy Watch 5	Price
Buy at Amazon	$309.99
Buy at Amazon(UK)	£339.00

Galaxy Watch 4	Price
Buy at Amazon	$199.99
Buy at Amazon(UK)	£199.00