Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS - Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 41.5 mm
Height 45 mm 41.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 42 g 46.5 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications - 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 receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Wireless Interface - NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type - Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Black | Silver
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Band Type Strap Ridge sport band
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey Black | White
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.6 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life - 40 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R885F
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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