Apple Watch Edition Series 5
The Apple Watch Edition Series 5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Apple S5, suited to light-to-moderate use (2019).
2019 · Mid-range · watchOS 6.0ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size1.78" · 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 in)
ChipsetApple S5
RAM1GB
Storage32GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓1.78" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 47.8g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 296 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Apple S5 — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, September. Released 2019, September
Also Known As
GPS + Cellular versions: A2156 40mm, A2157 44mm (Global); A2094 40mm, A2095 44mm (USA, LATAM, Canada)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Apple S5
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
OS
watchOS 6.0, upgradable to watchOS 10.6.1
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
326 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Retina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
🔋 Battery
Capacity
296 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 296 mAh (1.13 Wh), non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
47.8g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
44 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 in)
Build
Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, titanium frame Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, ceramic frame
Colors
Titanium frame: Space Black, Titanium Ceramic frame: White
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Apple Watch Edition Series 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Apple Watch Edition Series 5 supports eSIM.
Yes, the Apple Watch Edition Series 5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Apple Watch Edition Series 5 supports wireless charging (Wireless).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Apple Watch Edition Series 5.
Charging details: Wireless.
No, the Apple Watch Edition Series 5 does not support a memory card.
The Apple Watch Edition Series 5 SIM configuration: eSIM.
No, the Apple Watch Edition Series 5 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Apple Watch Edition Series 5 uses No.
The Apple Watch Edition Series 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Apple Watch Edition Series 5 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
