In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 7 | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | - | 41.5 mm |
Height | - | 41.5 mm |
Depth | - | 11.2 mm |
Weight | - | 46.5 g |
Body Details | Case only: 30.68 g | - |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | 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/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
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 SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 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 | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black | Silver |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Band Type | Sport band | Ridge sport band |
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Band Size | Regular | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy | Black | White |
STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.6 GB |
RAM | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
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CPU Type | S5 SiP | Exynos W920 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 SE (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
SAR Value | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb) | 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | A2355 | SM-R885F |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |