Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Three-microphone array Microphone
Audio Output Dual speakers Speaker
Width - 42.5 mm
Height - 42.5 mm
Depth - 10.9 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 61.3 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade titanium Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter 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, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes Night mode 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness 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/BeiDou/QZSS 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 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 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 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 410 x 502 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 49 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Details Titanium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Alpine Loop Band
Band Size S S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-160 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type G-hook Buckle
Band Material Textile Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight Black | Silver
STORAGE Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S8 SiP Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 36 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
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 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) -
Preloaded Software GymKit, Oceanic+ Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number A2684 SM-R950
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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