Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 7 | 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 |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | - | 40.4 mm |
| Height | - | 39.3 mm |
| Depth | - | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | - | 28.7 g |
| Body Details | With band: 79 g Case only: 56 g |
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| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature | 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, 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 | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | SmartThings |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Bixby |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 7 | 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 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.5 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 7 | 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 7 | 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 18 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 7 | 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 | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R900 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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