Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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 Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS Android 10 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 38.8 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 9 mm
Weight 39.8 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, 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 Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, 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 Watch6
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 Watch6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6
Type LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.3"
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 Watch6
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
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 -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Milanese loop Sport band
Band Size - S/M
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 Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S4 Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable -
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R930
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