In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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 Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| 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 | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 38.8 mm |
| Depth | 10.74 mm | 9 mm |
| Weight | 30.8 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Gold | Graphite |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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| 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, 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 | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| 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 Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | - |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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| 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 | - |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Cream | Graphite |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S5 | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| 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 Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | - |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R930 |
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