In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 46.5 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format | 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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| 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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Black | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Band Type | Band | Ridge sport band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Black | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.6 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data 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 | - | 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R885F |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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