Realme Watch S5 first impressions

Relame Watch S5 is here. Realme expanded its smartwatch lineup with the launch of all new Realme Watch S5. The smartphone features a premium design and comes with a host of advanced features. Featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with 1500 nits peak brightness, the smartwatch ensures a vivid and immersive viewing experience across indoor and outdoor environments. Equipped with independent GPS and support for 5 global satellite navigation systems, the Watch S5 is built for fitness enthusiasts and active lifestyles. We used the smartwatch for sometime and here’s our first impressions of the same.

Design

Realme Watch S5 is designed to deliver a premium and intelligent smart wearable experience with advanced fitness tracking, seamless connectivity, and long-lasting battery life. Realme has opted for a circular dial for the Watch S5. The round case of the smartwatch features a flat exterior, three buttons that protrude noticeably from the case, and a bezel printed with twelve markings, giving it an analog clock-inspired touch on a digital display that lends it a more traditional watch aesthetic. The smartwatch has a ceramic-textured back, which adds a premium feel at the price point. Weighing just 32 grams and measuring 11.8 mm in thickness, the watch should feel comfortable for everyday wear. It is also a practical build and the watch watch offers 5ATM water resistance, making it suitable for workouts, rain, and casual swimming without worry.

Display

Realme Watch S5 features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display which comes with 466x466 pixel resolution. The screen also offers up to 1500 nits of peak brightness level. The screen on the smartwatch also supports always-on display and Smart Night Vision. The high brightness levels ensures excellent outdoor visibility. The circular AMOLED panel combined with the analog-inspired bezel also creates a cohesive look which will be liked by many. The always-on display and Smart Night Vision modes add genuine everyday utility, particularly for users who check the time frequently without wanting to raise-to-wake every time.

Performance Realme has loaded the Watch S5 with a compelling spec sheet for its price bracket. The headline feature is the battery the Watch S5 promises a staggering 20-day battery life on a single charge, which, if it holds up in real-world use, is a genuine differentiator in a market where most rivals struggle to last a week. On the fitness side, the watch packs independent GPS with 5-system GNSS support, 110+ sports modes covering both indoor and outdoor activities, heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress monitoring, sleep tracking, women's health, and AI-powered health monitoring. The inclusion of standalone GPS is particularly noteworthy at this price it means runners and cyclists can leave their phones behind and still get reliable route data. The watch also includes an AI assistant, smart voice replies for supported apps, call relay, app integration, and customisable watch faces. Bluetooth calling via built-in speakers and microphones rounds out a feature set that feels well above its likely price tag. Wet-hand touch support is a small but thoughtful addition for workouts and rainy days. However for the complete performance analysis you have to wait for our complete review.

What we think

The Realme Watch S5 arrives as a confident, well-specced mid-range smartwatch that ticks most of the right boxes. A full review will tell us whether real-world performance lives up to the specs