Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
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 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 39.5 mm 40.4 mm
Height 39.5 mm 38.8 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 9 mm
Weight 25 g 28.7 g
Body Material Aluminium Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, 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
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.3"
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) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green -
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour - Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 1.5 GB 7.1 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size 0.75 GB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos W930
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Capacity 230 mAh 300 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)
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 Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock -
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 SM-R930
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