Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm

Description

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 (44 mm), introduced on August 26, 2022, represents a refined upgrade over the Galaxy Watch 4. With a larger 410 mAh battery, enhanced sensor placement for better wrist contact, and upgraded health tracking, it offers high-end features in a lightweight and ergonomic package. Its Wear OS 3.5 (upgradable to Wear OS 4 / One UI Watch 6) delivers a polished experience with seamless Google app integration and Samsung’s ecosystem enhancements.

Key Features

• Design & Display
  • 1.4″ Super AMOLED display (450×450 px, ~327 ppi) protected by sapphire crystal, housed within Armor Aluminum and MIL‑STD‑810H-rated enclosure.
  • Lightweight at 33.5 g, comfortable for all-day wear.
  • Rated IP68, suitable for water exposure up to 50 m.
  

• Performance & Storage
  • Powered by the Exynos W920 (5 nm) dual-core processor with 1.5 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
  • Runs Wear OS 3.5 with One UI Watch 4.5 (upgradable to Wear OS 4 / One UI Watch 6).
  

• Health & Fitness Tracking
  • Samsung’s BioActive Sensor enables ECG, blood pressure monitoring (region-specific), heart rate, SpO₂, skin temperature, body composition via BIA, and sleep coaching with snore detection.
  • Supports fall detection and automatic workout tracking across 90+ activities.

• Battery & Charging
  • A 410 mAh cell offers ~30 to 47 hours of battery life, depending on Always‑On Display (AOD) and tracking use.
  • Fast wireless charging: ~45–52% in 30 minutes; full charge takes 65–80 minutes.
  

• Connectivity & Extras
  • Equipped with Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi‑Fi, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/Beidou, NFC for Google Wallet/Samsung Pay.
  • Customizable push-buttons (Assistant, Wallet, Recent Apps) and standard 20 mm strap support

Pros & Highlights

• Highly accurate bio sensors and comprehensive tracking for heart health, fitness, and sleep

• Build quality feels premium, with sapphire glass and durable aluminum

• Google and Samsung services blend seamlessly, offering access to apps like Gmail, Maps, Assistant, and Wallet

• Battery improvements over Watch 4 deliver up to ~47 hours with AOD off—a considerable upgrade for Wear OS

Considerations

• Battery life tends to be around 24–30 hours under typical use with AOD, sleep and continuous sensor tracking enabled.

• To achieve longer runtime, you’ll need to disable Always‑On Display and scale back sensor usage.
  

• ECG and blood pressure features require pairing with a Samsung phone in many regions—limited or unavailable on other Android devices.
  

• The touch-sensitive bezel replaces a physical rotating bezel, which some users find less precise and less responsive.

Real-World User Feedback

“It has been 3 months… I get 2.5 days battery with all features on.” — Reddit user with Galaxy Watch 5 44 mm

“Never got more than 10 hours battery initially… seems abnormal—even after turning off most features.” — Reddit user describing poor behavior in a new unit

Final Take

For Android users—especially Samsung device owners—the Galaxy Watch 5 (44 mm) hits a strong balance between smart features, health sensors, and comfort. While battery execution remains modest under full usage, its accuracy, build quality, and ecosystem integration make it a solid everyday wearable. If longer battery life or physical navigation control is a priority, consider moving to the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic or Ultra instead.