Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width - 40.4 mm
Height - 38.8 mm
Depth - 9 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Details Case only: 39.7 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro 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, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar 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/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
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 Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Sport band Sport 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 -
Band Colour Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S6 Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
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 6 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable -
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 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 A2375 SM-R930
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