Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Watch6 Classic vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 10 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 42.5 mm -
Height 42.5 mm -
Depth 10.9 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black | Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes 90+ exercise modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, 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/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Super AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 432 x 432 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Pixel Density 330 ppi -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 43 mm 41 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Kilim Single Tour
Band Size S/M -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Hybrid eco-leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Silver Orange | Noir
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 GB
User Memory 7.1 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 2 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos W930 S9 SiP
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 40 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Google Maps, Samsung Wallet GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68, MIL-STD 810H IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
SAR Value 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R950 A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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