Detak Media — After a year-long hiatus, Realme has reentered the smartwatch arena with the introduction of the Realme Watch 5. The device appeared quietly on Amazon Germany, where customers can pre-order it now, although shipments are scheduled to begin in early November.
This latest offering signals Realme’s intent to compete more aggressively in the wearable market, pairing robust specifications with a design that clearly draws inspiration from premium smartwatches.
Display and Battery Features
The Realme Watch 5 sports a 1.97-inch rectangular AMOLED display delivering a sharp 390×450 pixel resolution. It boasts a 60Hz refresh rate and peaks at 600 nits of brightness, ensuring readability in various lighting conditions. The watch’s 460mAh battery promises an impressive up to 14 days of usage on a single charge, a feat aided by a streamlined operating system developed by Realme rather than Google’s Wear OS.
Health, Fitness, and Connectivity
On the wellness front, the Realme Watch 5 supports 108 workout modes, continuous heart rate tracking, and SpO2 monitoring. Its IP68 rating certifies resistance to dust and water, making it suitable for active lifestyles. GPS and GNSS integration provide accurate location tracking, complemented by over 300 customizable watch faces to personalize user experience.
Additional features include NFC for contactless payments, enhancing the watch’s utility for everyday activities.
Design Echoes Apple Watch Ultra
The Realme Watch 5’s design stands out with its chunky case and strap, reminiscent of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The styling of the straps themselves echoes this aesthetic, offering a premium feel. The watch is expected to come in two color options: black and a shade labeled as “Titanium Silver” on Amazon Germany. However, it remains unclear whether this indicates the use of titanium material or is purely a marketing term.
Additional Features and Pricing
Leaks prior to the launch have hinted at the inclusion of Bluetooth calling and a novel Bluetooth intercom mode, enabling direct device-to-device communication without relying on a smartphone. The watch might also support NFC-based access cards and include a built-in compass for enhanced navigation capabilities.
Priced competitively at €70 in Germany, the Realme Watch 5’s earliest delivery date is listed as November 3, signaling an imminent official release.
