Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch4. 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 5 (GPS) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 39.3 mm
Height 40 mm 40.4 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 9.7 mm
Weight 30.8 g 25.9 g
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
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 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Type LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.19"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Pink gold | Black | Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Band Type Nike sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Pink | Black | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.6 GB
RAM Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S5 Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 40 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R865F
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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