Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Device Name:
Galaxy Watch5
Device Model:
SM-R900, SM-R905
Manufacturer:
Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd., Samsung GEC, 26 Sangil-ro 6-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, REPUBLIC of KOREA.
Measuring functions:
BP with app, SpO2 with app, PR, Pedometer, Activity level, Sleep Monitor, Stress, Consumption and Calories
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Wrist
Measurement Occurrence:
Continuous measurement
Availability:
Available Currently
Description:
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is a wristwatch style automatic blood pressure monitor. Medaval has not found evidence proving the accuracy of its blood pressure measurement technology. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the wrist. It is intended for self-measurement and home use.
Assessment:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. |
Relevant Publications:
Walzel S, Sebestova H, Rafl-Huttova V, Rozanek M, Rafl J. Long-term accuracy and stability of blood pressure measurements from a smartwatch: Prospective validation study. Digit Health. 2026 Jan 22;12:20552076261415923. doi: 10.1177/20552076261415923. PMID: 41602947. Available from: PMC12833194.
Accuracy declined as values diverged from the calibration point. Cuff-based confirmation is advised.