How to preorder the Galaxy Watch 5
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro start at $279.99 and will be available August 26th. | Image: Samsung Samsung announced the new Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and the forthcoming Galaxy Buds Pro 2 during its Galaxy Unpacked event this week. Both smartwatches are set to launch on August 26th but are available for preorder today starting at $279.99 and $449.99, respectively.
Like its predecessor, both versions of the Galaxy Watch 5 are built on Google and Samsung's Wear OS 3 platform as well as the Exynos W920 processor, announced last year. However, Samsung says the new Galaxy Watch 5 lineup offers longer battery life, faster charging, and a sapphire crystal display that should be more durable and scratch resistant than the glass found in previous models.
The new smartwatch also comes with...