Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 33.3 mm | 40.4 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 39.3 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 9.8 mm |
Weight | 55 g | 28.7 g |
Body Material | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating | Armor aluminium |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
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 | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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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 | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 396 x 396 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Sport band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-150 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Smooth Granada leather | - |
Band Colour | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
RAM | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
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CPU Type | S1 | Exynos W920 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 40 hours |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Wireless charging dock |
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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 | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 2-year warranty |