In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch4. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 39.3 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 25.9 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.19" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Pink gold | Black | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Black | Pink | Black | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 7.6 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R865F |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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