Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 45.4 mm
Height - 45.4 mm
Depth - 10.5 mm
Weight - 46.5 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch, Track Back, Route workout
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes 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 -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 450 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.4"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Case Size 47 mm 45 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Black titanium | Titanium grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle D-buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black Black titanium | Titanium grey
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 590 mAh
Battery Life 48 day(s) 80 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay 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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