Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Polar Unite. 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.5 mm 43.4 mm
Height 39.5 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 25 g 32 g
Body Material Aluminium Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) -
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Type Super AMOLED - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green -
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
RAM Size 0.75 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity 230 mAh 174 mAh
Battery Life 45 hours -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s)
Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 90 hour(s)
Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s)
Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Polar Unite
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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