Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 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 10.7 mm 9.7 mm
Weight 39.8 g 25.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro 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, Air Quality index 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, automatic exercise recognition, 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 -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Type LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.19"
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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel Pink gold | Black | Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Band Type Milanese loop Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Steel mesh -
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone Pink | Black | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.6 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S4 Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 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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