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
| Feature | Samsung Phone | Other Android | iPhone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pairing | Yes | Yes | No |
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | - |
| GPX Routes | Yes | Yes | - |
| ECG | Yes* | Limited* | - |
| Samsung Pay MST | Yes | No | - |
| Ecosystem | Full | Limited | - |
*Region-dependent
Checking Compatibility
- Open phone
SettingsAbout phone - Check Android version (must be 7.0 or higher)
- Verify Google Play Store access
- Ensure 1.5GB+ free storage
Samsung Phone Advantage
For the complete Galaxy Watch 5 Pro experience—ECG, blood pressure, Samsung Pay, and full ecosystem integration—pair with a Samsung Galaxy phone running One UI 4.0 or higher.
See Also: How to Connect|How to Pair