In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) 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 |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 47 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 46.5 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | 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, 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, 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, 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 | 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 | 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 | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Watch5 Pro |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 450 x 450 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black titanium | Titanium grey |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | D-buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Black | Black titanium | Titanium grey |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 590 mAh |
| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 80 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 Watch5 Pro |
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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 | 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 | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R920 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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