Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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

Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 42.5 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 55 g 52 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Stainless steel
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, 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 -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 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)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 432 x 432 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
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 38 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | Silver
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S1 Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case -
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 Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards IPX7 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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