Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| 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: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Colours | Black | Silver | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| 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 Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| 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 | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 43 mm | 41 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | - | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S/M | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Hybrid eco-leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Silver | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB |
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| User Memory | 7.1 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| RAM Size | 2 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| 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 Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | - | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| 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) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R950 | A2978 |
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