Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 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 11.4 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 28.2 g 28.7 g
Body Material Aluminium Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
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
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 Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications 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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 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 Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Nike sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour Flat silver/white | Flat silver/volt | Black/cool grey | Balck/volt | Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/white Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S2 Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 40 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Running Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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