Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm 34 mm
Height 40 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 26 g 40.6 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Super AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.4 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos 9110 S5
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Smart Caddi Apple Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R830 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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