Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Samsung Galaxy Watch. 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

Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Tizen OS 4.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 41.7 mm
Height 38.6 mm 45.7 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 55 g 49 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Stainless steel
Protection Splashproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Find phone function
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black
BAND Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White -
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
RAM Size - 750 MB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Capacity - 270 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 4 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 days
Standby Time - 6 days
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small)
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R810
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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