The price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 may be higher than expected. According to a new rumor, the price of Samsung’s upcoming series of smartwatches will be an increase over the current Galaxy Watch models.
WinFuture’s Roland Quandt (Opens in a new tab) (Across XDA Developers (Opens in a new tab)We shared the alleged Galaxy Watch 5 prices on Twitter, claiming that the wearable will start at around €300 for the Bluetooth-only, 40mm model. That covers about $315 for US customers, a step above the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4’s starting price of $249.
Although companies charge different prices in different regions, Quandt information suggests increases that cover the entire Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 range. The LTE 40mm model might cost around €350 (~$367), while the Bluetooth 44mm and 44mm LTE models might cost around €350 and €400 (~$420), respectively.
Rumored to replace the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro may come in a 45mm size, but with Bluetooth and LTE options. Quandt says pricing for the Bluetooth model will start at €490 (~$514) and the LTE model at €540 (~$567).
One of the biggest differences between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is the price, with the classic model and its actual rotating bezel starting at $349. If you ask us about the best Samsung watch, we better appreciate the low cost of the regular Galaxy Watch 4.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Price Rumor – What does that mean
The price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 rising from the Galaxy Watch 4 will not represent a significant change in Samsung’s smartwatch pricing strategy. That’s because Samsung hasn’t used fixed cost levels from year to year in the same way that Apple does with the Apple Watch. The $50 price hike would be big news for the Apple Watch 8, but it’s not unexpected for the Galaxy Watch 5.
I’ll remind you that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 started at $399, and even at that price it was one of the best smartwatches on the market. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 upgrades make the latest smartwatch an excellent choice, but we didn’t price the Galaxy Watch 3 for it.
Even more surprising is the rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro price. The high-end Galaxy Watch 5, which is believed to come in premium titanium, is not going to be cheap. It might be more expensive than the 45mm Apple Watch 7 with cellular support, if the above conversions prove accurate.
However, I’m not convinced that the US dollar prices will be quite in line with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 prices mentioned in these latest rumors. Part of me is hoping the upcoming smartwatches won’t get too expensive after all, making it possible for more people to own a Wear OS 3 smartwatch. It will also be important to weigh the Galaxy Watch 5 against the upcoming Google Pixel Watch, which hasn’t been the subject of any rumors. Great prices so far.
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