In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 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 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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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 10 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 42 mm | 42.5 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 13.8 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 44 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, 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 | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | 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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
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 Watch6 Classic |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 43 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC | - |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Hybrid eco-leather |
Band Colour | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black | Black | Silver |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 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) |
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 6S Sapphire | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |