In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire 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 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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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 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
| 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 | 13.8 mm | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation | 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 | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | 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 |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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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 Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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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" | 1.2" |
| 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 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 284 mAh |
| Battery Life | - | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | - | 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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