The Apple Watch Series 5: What's new?

"You've never seen a watch like this." - Apple

Specifications:

 

  

Device

Apple iPhone 11

Network

Technology:GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch

Announced:September, 2019.

Status:Available. Released September, 2019.

Body

Dimensions:44 x 38 x 10.7mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42in)

Weight:47.8g (1.69oz)

Build:Stainless Steel frame; all-ceramic / sapphire crystal black

SIM:Electronic SIM card (eSIM)

50m waterproof

ECG certified (region dependent SW application HW available on all models)

Display

Type:LTPO OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours

Size:1.78inches, 10cm2 (60% screen-to-body-ratio)

Resolution:448 x 368 pixels (326 ppi density)

Protection:Sapphire crystal glass

3D Touch display

1000 nits

Always-on display

Platform

OS:watchOS 6.0

Chipset:Apple S5

GPU:PowerVR

Memory

Card slot:No

5Internal: 32GB

Camera

No

Sound

Loudspeaker:Yes

3.5mm jack:No

Comms

WLAN:Wi-Fi 802, 11 b/g/n

Bluetooth:5.0, A2DP, LE

GPS:Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS

NFC:Yes

Radio:No

USB:No

Features

Sensors:Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, compass

Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode)

Battery

Non-removal Li-ion battery

Charging:Wireless charging

Stand-by:Up to 18 h (mixed usage)

Misc

Colours:Space Black, Silver, Gold

Models:A2156, A2157, A2094, A2095

 

Design:

"With a display that is now always on, Apple Watch Series 5 is there for you like never before. Faces and complications let you see the information that matters most to you without raising your wrist. Cases are available in a range of materials engineered by Apple, including 100% recycled aluminium and, for the first time, titanium. Match with any band you please, and create a combination that is perfectly personalised, just for you." 

- Apple

Health:

"All around, Apple Watch inspires a healthier life. It monitors your heart rate and lets you know if something is wrong. Helps you keep track of your menstrual cycle and taps you if noise levels rise to a point that could impact your hearing. You can also add complications like Breathe, Heart Rate, and Noise to your watch face and keep them top of mind throughout the day. It's the first watch that really watches out for you."

- Apple

Workout:

"Whether you're en elite athlete or you just want to track your daily activity, Apple Watch Series 5 helps you train smarter to get results faster. Now with a display that's always on, your metrics are always visible, so you never have to stop and raise your wrist to see how you're doing. And with 50 million songs to stream from Apple Music, you've got all the motivation you need to keep moving."

- Apple

Connect:

"From phone calls, to texts, to emergency assistance around the world, Apple Watch Series 5 with cellular lets you leave your phone behind and still stay connected. And now that the display is always on, your important information stays front and centre."

- Apple

watchOS 6:

"Activity trends. Cycle tracking. Hearing health innovations. The App Store on your wrist. With watchOS 6, you get the insights you need to stay healthy and fit. And more updates and surprises to make you fall in love with Apple Watch all over again."

- Apple