Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 41.5 mm 40.4 mm
Height 41.5 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 11.2 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 46.5 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, 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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 396 x 396 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Pixel Density 330 ppi 330 ppi
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black | Silver Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Ridge sport band Sport band
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour Black | White Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory 7.6 GB 7.5 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size 1.5 GB 1.5 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos W920 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity 247 mAh 284 mAh
Battery Life 40 hours 40 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, Wireless PowerShare WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R885F SM-R900
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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