Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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

Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 40.4 mm
Height - 39.3 mm
Depth - 9.8 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Details Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
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Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Watch Movement Quartz -
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type OLED - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 72 x 154 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 6 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Sport Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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