In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 42 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 46.5 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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, 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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, 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, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | 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 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| 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 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 450 x 450 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Case Size | 42 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 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | D-buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Black | Black titanium | Titanium grey |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| Capacity | - | 590 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 80 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 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro |
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| 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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