Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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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 |
| 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 | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 38.8 mm |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | 9 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Gold | Graphite |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro 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, 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, 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 | Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | - | 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 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, 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 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Power Glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | - |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Black | Cream | Graphite |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Capacity | - | 300 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 |
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 Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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| 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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