In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar 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 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 85 g | 46.5 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall 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, blood oxygen saturation, 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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | 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 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
|---|
| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Case Size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Band Type | Band | Ridge sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Black | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 7.6 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
|---|
| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 80 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
- |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| 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 | - | 2-year warranty |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
