Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro unveiled with sapphire crystals and bigger batteries
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- 11 Aug 2022
Fearghast, 11 Aug 2022There is a clear difference when Apple states its a sapphir... moreYet apple watches and Garmin needs screen protector and cover. Explain why? You can't? Well, it's because it isn't as good as they claim! Scratches on purpose actually has nothing to do with accidental scratches. Like when you sleep with your watch and smack it against something. Therefore the watch 4 classic bezel ring, was a better way to protect your screen. But yet again, Samsung went backwards on evolution.
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ThunderCrackR, 11 Aug 2022Temperature sensor? So they were able to make it work relia... moreNo, no manufacturer can make it work with current tech, same goes for blood pressure or EKG.
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- 11 Aug 2022
Olympus Oms, 10 Aug 2022Neither does Samsung. It's sapphire hardened, just lik... moreThere is a clear difference when Apple states its a sapphire glass and any other manufacturer like Garmin.
Apple "sapphire" has the same endurance as hardened glass - it's been proven many times and tested.
For example Jerry has few of those.
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- 11 Aug 2022
13% bigger battery... So you'll have to still charge it every day. Horrible product, I had one and never again.
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- 11 Aug 2022
I have bought samasung galaxy 4 last year and I can say that it was the WORST smartwatch I could ever buy.
It was full of bugs despite the fact that I did all the updates.
Don't spend your money to these watches. There are much better options.
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Swm, 10 Aug 2022Should I buy Samsung Galaxy watch 5 or 4. In my region wat... moreSee everyone....wait for a few months if you can, and you can get it at a much reduced price.
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- 11 Aug 2022
Temperature sensor? So they were able to make it work reliably in the end.
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Fearghast, 10 Aug 2022Apple Watch does not use real sapphire glass to begin with. Neither does Samsung. It's sapphire hardened, just like Apple. And Casio for that matter.
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Olympus Oms, 10 Aug 2022Didn't you read my last words? Even Apple sapphire wat... moreApple Watch does not use real sapphire glass to begin with.
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xocomaox, 10 Aug 2022This is why they switched to sapphire. It's very resis... moreDidn't you read my last words? Even Apple sapphire watch glass needs protective cover! Watch 5 pro won't survive 1 week on my arm, without scratched screen. Especially at night it will be scratched from my bed.
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Anonymous, 10 Aug 2022I don't understand why the pro needs to have a raised ... moreSapphire crystal is noticeably more brittle than glass, so it does serve a purpose. It is extremely rare with regular watches to not have a protecting bezel. It is obviously also a design differentiator, to make it easier to spot a "pro" model in the wild.
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- 10 Aug 2022
I don't understand why the pro needs to have a raised lip to protect its sapphire glass.
My daily driver it's stainless steel watch with a bare ,slightly domed,sapphire glass that I never babied it : in the last 18 years I lost the count how many times it fell on the floor , it's steel chassis has plenty of nicks and scratches from occasional knocks against corners/bricks/wall etc but as today it's sapphire glass is still in pristine condition like when bought, it hasn't the faintest scratch on the surface not even against a magnifying glass.
Are we really sure Samsung is using genuine sapphire glass ?
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- 10 Aug 2022
I'll buy pro version but after a nice price cut
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Olympus Oms, 10 Aug 2022Unprotected screen = not worth it! Watch 4 classic was Sams... moreThis is why they switched to sapphire. It's very resistant to scratches and has proven to be great on actual wristwatches. You shouldn't have to protect the screen on your smartwatch (especially for an expensive one) right out of the box. It's so much more exposed than a smartphone.
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Anonymous, 10 Aug 2022A big chunk of that price increase is because of the sapphi... moreBrittle glass, at that.
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- 10 Aug 2022
LoneOwl, 10 Aug 2022We dont know about that since they were just announced.....It uses the same sensor we have relevant data for.
I say it's fair to be sceptical.
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- 10 Aug 2022
A big chunk of that price increase is because of the sapphire glass. Not sure if people are happy paying more for tough glass.
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LoneOwl, 10 Aug 2022For the 5 pro, i expect great things with 590mah battery. T... moreDon't expect more than 2 days in real usage, sadly 🙄
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- 10 Aug 2022
watch5pro is going to compete with garmin watches. so,sensor accuracy is cruicial for athletes. outdoor cycling is a nightmare for smartwatch sensors due to wrist movement and vibration. watch4 sucked in this area and I see no sensor upgrade in watch5. just surface are is redesigned.wonder if it works well.