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What Phones are Compatible with Galaxy Watch 5 Pro?

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro works with Android phones running Android 7.0 or higher. Samsung Galaxy phones unlock additional exclusive features.


Requirements

  • Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher
  • 1.5GB RAM minimum recommended
  • 1.5GB storage for companion apps
  • Google Play Store access

Required apps: Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Health


Samsung Galaxy Phones (Best Experience)

Recommended: Galaxy S21-S24 series, Z Fold/Flip 3-6, A52-A74 series

Exclusive Samsung features:

  • ECG and Blood Pressure (region-dependent)
  • Samsung Pay with MST + NFC
  • Full Samsung Health integration
  • Body composition analysis
  • Bixby, SmartThings, Find My Mobile
  • Seamless photo and message sync

Non-Samsung Android Phones

Compatible: Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo, Nokia, Sony, Asus—any Android 7.0+ phone

Features that work:

  • Full fitness tracking and GPS
  • GPX routes and Track Back navigation
  • Google Play Store apps
  • Google Assistant, Google Pay, Google Maps
  • Notifications, calls, messages

Limited or unavailable:

  • ECG/Blood Pressure (may be restricted)
  • Samsung Pay MST
  • Bixby and Samsung ecosystem features
  • Photo sync with Samsung Gallery

iPhone Compatibility

Not compatible. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro requires Android. iPhone users cannot pair with this watch.


Feature Comparison

FeatureSamsung PhoneOther AndroidiPhone
Basic pairingYesYesNo
GPS & NavigationYesYes-
GPX RoutesYesYes-
ECGYes*Limited*-
Samsung Pay MSTYesNo-
EcosystemFullLimited-

*Region-dependent


Checking Compatibility

  1. Open phone Settings About phone
  2. Check Android version (must be 7.0 or higher)
  3. Verify Google Play Store access
  4. Ensure 1.5GB+ free storage

See Also: How to Connect|How to Pair