Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm 40.4 mm
Height 40 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 39.8 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive 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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
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 Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
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 -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Bixby
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
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 Watch5
Type LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
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 Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
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 Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch5
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 Watch5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 284 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 Watch5
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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