Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 40.4 mm
Height - 38.8 mm
Depth - 9 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, 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 Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, 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 -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
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 Watch6
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 48 day(s) 40 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
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R930
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