Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 45 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | Black | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical 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 |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | Stealth mode | 90+ exercise modes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | 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 | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | - |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Black | Silver |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
| Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 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 |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |
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