Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs. Garmin fēnix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Garmin fēnix 7. 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 Watch4 Classic vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung -
Supported Host Device OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 41.5 mm -
Height 41.5 mm -
Depth 11.2 mm -
Weight 46.5 g -
Body Details - With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 396 x 396 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 330 ppi -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Case Size 42 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Silver Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Band Type Ridge sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Graphite
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory 7.6 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
RAM Size 1.5 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos W920 -
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life 40 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, Wireless PowerShare -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Garmin fēnix 7
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R885F -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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