Samsung Galaxy Watch4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
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 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39.3 mm 41.5 mm
Height 40.4 mm 41.5 mm
Depth 9.7 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 25.9 g 46.5 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart 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, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
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
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 396 x 396 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.19" 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) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Case Size 40 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Pink gold | Black | Silver Black | Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Band Type Sport band Ridge sport band
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Pink | Black | White Black | White
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory 7.6 GB 7.6 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
RAM Size 1.5 GB 1.5 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos W920 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Capacity 247 mAh 247 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb) 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R865F SM-R885F
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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