Fitbit Surge vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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

Fitbit Surge vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 34 mm 40.4 mm
Height - 39.3 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 9.8 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Material - Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer 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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed 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
Features Music remote handling Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Colour - Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours 40 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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