Apple Watch Original vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 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 Original vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 41.5 mm
Height 38.6 mm 41.5 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 40 g 46.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Stainless steel
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
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 Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
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 -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 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 Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
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 Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Black | Silver
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Band Type Classic buckle Ridge sport band
Band Size S -
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 Black | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.6 GB
RAM Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S1 Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Capacity - 247 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)
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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 Original Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
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 -
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R885F
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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