Latest Samsung Watch in Pakistan

If there is one brand that is thought almost universally to be at the top of the Android market, it is undoubtedly Samsung. Samsung has managed to maintain a combination of quality, reliability and features in its products that makes it consistently the best option to get in the space. The same goes for the latest Samsung watch.

But the reality of living in a country like Pakistan is that prices of products, particularly non-local products, are much higher here than they are in most other countries. This means most people are curious as to what is even different in the new product and if it’s worth buying over the now cheaper previous version.

With that in mind, here are the major differences between the two current options for watches, which should help you figure out if you should get the latest Samsung watch.

The Latest Samsung Watch 5

Currently, the latest Samsung watch in Pakistan is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. But just because this is the newest watch doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best option. The watch that came right before it, The Galaxy Watch 4, is just as viable, if not an even more viable option, as we will explain below.

So What are the Differences?

The Galaxy Watch 5 is the latest Samsung watch in the line of watches available in Pakistan. It was released on August 26, 2022 worldwide. The Galaxy Watch 4, on the other hand, came out a year earlier, on August 27, 2021.

Design and Hardware

Let’s start off with design. If you came from the 3 series of watches or earlier, then you might notice a change, but the watches 4 and 5 are practically identical in terms of looks. There is the same circular design of the Android watch trademark, with a digital rotating bezel that runs along the outer circumference of the screen.

Both of the watches come in either of two sizes: 40mm and 44mm. Differences in weight exist, but they are ever so minor that they practically make zero difference when it comes to everyday use.

The screen itself is the same size as well; a 1.2 or 1.4 inches AMOLED display on both. But there is a difference here. The Galaxy Watch 5 comes with a new sapphire crystal lens that Samsung claims is 60% percent more durable than the Watch 4. It’s hard to test that exact number in real life, but if you are involved in physical activities that involve getting your arm bumped around a lot, the Watch 5 might turn out to be a better option for you.

The sensors on both are practically identical except for one thing that we will mention later, so regardless of which watch you buy, you will be set when it comes to tracking.

Watch 5 Price

Here is the juicy stuff. The entire point here is the Samsung smart watch price in Pakistan and how it affects your purchase decision. This latest Samsung watch will cost you around 60,000 to 70,000 rupees.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Software and Features

Tell us if this sounds familiar; the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 are almost entirely identical in terms of the software experience with latest technology, save for some tiny differences.

Both have the same BioActive sensor that measures all of the basic stuff like your heart rate and ECG. The one new sensor that isn’t in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a skin temperature sensor. Because it is practically in contact with your skin, this sensor provides a more accurate reading of body temperature unaffected by the environment. 

What this means in terms of functionality is that it can more accurately track period metrics, as well as give you a heads up if you are about to get sick, with developers working to make this a more useful tool.

Both devices have significantly advanced sleep tracking metrics, but the latest Samsung watch introduces a new feature called sleep ‘coaching.’ What this does is it tracks your sleep for 30 days and then gives you tailored advice on ways to improve your sleep; very useful, in our opinion, for those people who suffer from issues like insomnia, and maybe even regular people just trying to better optimize their sleep.

Battery

The only other difference between the two watches is in terms of the battery. The new Watch 5 boasts a 13% larger battery compared to its older counterpart. While this isn’t huge, it means you will have a much easier time achieving the standard of a full day of battery life. But is it a big enough difference to prefer the watch 5 over the old one? In our opinion, no.

The major difference here is fast charging. The Galaxy Watch 4 took a full two hours to charge from zero to 100%. For the Watch 5, Samsung has finally shifted to a full USB-C charger, which means that your charging, as expected, will be much faster. Samsung claims from zero to 45% in just 30 minutes. As you can tell, there is a major difference.

While this faster charging is great, in our opinion, it shouldn’t really affect your purchase decision that much. The reason is that the majority of people charge their watch at the end of the day anyway, and at that point, two hours does not bother them that much.

Watch 4 Price

Buying the Galaxy Watch 4 will cost you around 50,000 to 60,000 rupees depending on the seller.

Conclusion

Considering the trend of Samsung watch price in Pakistan, it can be beneficial for a person to consider what’s new before making a decision. In our opinion, the additions to the new watch are so minor that they do not warrant prioritizing it over the previous year’s Watch 4.