Apple Watch Original vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. 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 Original vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 Tizen OS
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 -
Width 33.3 mm 40 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 40 g 26 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Aluminium
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, 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 Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 1.4 GB
RAM Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
RAM Size - 768 MB
CPU Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S1 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
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 Smart Caddi
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R830
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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