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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro. 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) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
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 45.4 mm
Height 40 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 10.5 mm
Weight 30.1 g 46.5 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Titanium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
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, Track Back, Route workout
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
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
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) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Type LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 450 x 450 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Case Size 40 mm 45 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium Black titanium | Titanium grey
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck D-buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand Black titanium | Titanium grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S4 Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 590 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 80 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.403 W/kg (limb), 0.087 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R920
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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