In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 Watch5 |
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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 | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 42 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 39.3 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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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, 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, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | 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, 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 | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
| 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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/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 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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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" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 284 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 Watch5 |
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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 | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | - | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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