In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | - | 40.4 mm |
| Height | - | 39.3 mm |
| Depth | - | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | - | 28.7 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 41.3 g | - |
| Body Material | Titanium | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
| Notifications | Calendar | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Bixby |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 368 x 448 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Case Size | 44 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Space black titanium | Titanium | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Band Type | Leather link | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S/M | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-180 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | Buckle |
| Band Material | Roux Granada leather | - |
| Band Colour | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | S6 | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 40 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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