Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.5 mm 41.5 mm
Height 39.5 mm 41.5 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 25 g 46.5 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green Black | Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Band Type Band Ridge sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Black | White
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 1.5 GB 7.6 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
RAM Size 0.75 GB 1.5 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Capacity 230 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 45 hours 40 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)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 SM-R885F
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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