The $449.99 Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is meant to be a rugged smartwatch for serious outdoor athletes. It’s big at 45mm, but it also delivers better battery than the regular Galaxy Watch 5 and turn-by-turn navigation.
The Apple Watch Pro is likely to cost significantly more than the Apple Watch Series 8, which is expected to retain the same chassis design as the current Series 7.
Next week, Apple is expected to introduce the Apple Watch Pro at its "Far Out" event. The Pro is purportedly intended to be a Garmin competitor, but there are a few challenges Apple needs to address if it wants the Pro to be successful.