In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Samsung Galaxy Watch4. 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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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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 | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | - | 39.3 mm |
| Height | - | 40.4 mm |
| Depth | - | 9.7 mm |
| Weight | - | 25.9 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
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| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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| 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, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, 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 | 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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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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" | 1.19" |
| 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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | Pink gold | Black | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | Pink | Black | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.6 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R865F |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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