Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will feature larger battery for both 40mm and 44mm variants: Report

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has been very successful for company as it provides all features one needs in a smartwatch and works seamlessly with Samsung's ecosystem of products. While Galaxy Watch 4 was launched last year, enthusiasts and fans are waiting for successor of smartwatch - Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. Although smartwatch is expected to launch later this year, details about it have started to surface on internet. 

Although a small upgre, increased battery sizes will allow smartwatches to last a little longer than ir predecessor. Samsung could also improve efficiency of Galaxy Watch 5's hardware to furr increase battery life, but that does not seem likely as company alrey launched a 5nm smartwatch chipset last year, Exynos 9110. Neverless, it will be interesting to see what new features Samsung packs in its upcoming smartwatch. 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 might feature a larger battery

According to SamMobile, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will feature larger batteries for both 40mm and 44mm variants. publication cites a certification by Safety Korea, which reveals that Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) will feature a 276 mAh battery and Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) will feature a 397 mAh battery. When compared with current generation, Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm) has a 247 mAh battery and Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm) has a 361 mAh.

According to a report by ETNews, Samsung is working to d a temperature sensor or rmometer to its upcoming smartwatch, i.e. Galaxy Watch 5 series. A smartwatch loed with a temperature sensor could be very useful in tracking one's temperature and diseases related to abnormal rises in body temperature. Especially after Covid-19 pandemic, people have become more conscious about monitoring ir health vitals and high body temperature is one of early signs of being infected by virus.  

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series is expected to be launched in month of August this year. re is a possibility that smartwatch will be released with successor of Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3. For now, users can purchase Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 that comes with heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen measurements and body composition measurement feature. It is available via Samsung's official store, Amazon and or leing retailers in country. 

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