Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 8 | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 15 or later | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | - | 40.4 mm |
Height | - | 39.3 mm |
Depth | - | 9.8 mm |
Weight | - | 28.7 g |
Body Details | Case only: 32 g | - |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Armor aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
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, voice (intelligent assistant) | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Bixby |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 352 x 430 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 | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Case Size | 41 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
Case Details | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Band Type | Sport band | 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 | - |
Band Colour | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
RAM | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
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CPU Type | S7 | Exynos W920 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 7 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
Compliant Standards | IP6X | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 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 | A2473 | SM-R900 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |