Buttery smooth interactions ; Bright, responsive touchscreen display ; All Google apps (e.g. Maps, Wallet) under the sun ; Smart features galore ; Impressive battery life considering performance and display size

Virtually no personality ; Watch doesn't have a premium feel despite quality components

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is an exciting new wearable, the first smartwatch to use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip. It's fast and responsive, not something I am used to from Wear OS watches. However, Mobvoi will need to work on wrapping...

Truly multiday battery life ; W5 Plus chip helps to futureproof ; Good health tracking updates ; The ULP display has an ingenious way of displaying heart rate zones ; Digital crown!

Why so many apps?? ; Will it get Wear OS 4 in a timely manner? Who knows ; W5 Plus doesn’t get you a huge performance bump ; No digital assistant

If you don’t need a new Wear OS watch this second, I’d wait and see where the dust settles. I feel guilty recommending that given that the TicWatch Pro 5 is a good Android smartwatch whose biggest sin is having bad timing. I also wouldn’t be shocked if...

Clever and functional dual-display tech ; Best-in-class battery life ; Rotating crown control and haptic feedback ; Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 onboard

No Google Assistant ; Occasional bugs

If you're looking for a Wear OS smartwatch, we think the TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the best options available today. It offers unrivalled battery life, snappy performance and a wealth of health-tracking sensors.

Big display ; Great battery life ; Fast charging

Questionable software support ; Confusing tracking apps ; Android only

Premium, durable design ; Excellent OLED display ; Impressive battery life ; Slick Wear OS software

Poor companion app ; No virtual assistant ; No LTE option

The TicWatch Pro 5 strikes a great balance between looks, durability and fitness features, making it one of the best Wear OS smartwatches around. Just make sure it’s the best option for you at this price point.

Clever dual screen brings brilliant battery life ; Consistently quick performance ; Digital crown makes for easy interaction

Goes overboard on own-brand apps ; No digital assistant at launch, or WearOS 4 upgrade plans ; One size and design choice

A long-lasting WearOS watch that looks the part and has a big fitness focus – but some software holes remain and long-term support is unknown.

Wear OS 3.5 ; MIL-STD-810H rating ; Top-notch performance ; Powerful 628 mAh battery ; Very good workmanship ; Dual display technology ; Standardized wristband ; Operation via a rotating crown

No voice control (yet) ; Only compatible with Android ; No wireless charging support

As a loyal supporter of Mobvoi since 2019 when the company launched Wear OS-powered smartwatches with an energy-efficient dual display, I am particularly pleased to have also reviewed the TicWatch Pro 5. I have practically witnessed from one smartwatch...

Dual-screen design ; Battery life is amazing for a wearOS 3 watch ; Fast performance, no lag or sluggishness ; Accurate heart rate during exercise, accurate GNSS chip ; Crown scrolling

Big watch on smaller wrists ; Can't customize buttons ; Limited ability to edit data ; Currently no iOS app

Clever dual screen brings brilliant battery life ; Consistently quick performance ; Digital crown makes for easy interaction

Goes overboard on own-brand apps ; No digital assistant at launch, or WearOS 4 upgrade plans ; One size and design choice

A long-lasting WearOS watch that looks the part and has a big fitness focus – but some software holes remain and long-term support is unknown.