Samsung Galaxy Watch5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 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 Watch5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 40.4 mm 40.4 mm
Height 39.3 mm 38.8 mm
Depth 9.8 mm 9 mm
Weight 28.7 g 28.7 g
Body Material Armor aluminium Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes 90+ exercise modes 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
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 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 -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 396 x 396 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 330 ppi 330 ppi
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Graphite | Pink gold | Silver -
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Colour Graphite | Pink gold | Purple Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory 7.5 GB 7.1 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size 1.5 GB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos W920 Exynos W930
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Capacity 284 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 40 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details - 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, Wireless PowerShare WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock -
Preloaded Software Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards IP68, MIL-STD 810H IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R900 SM-R930
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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