Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm 42.5 mm
Height 40 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 30.8 g 52 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 40 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Black | Silver
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S5 Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable -
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
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