Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS - Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 40.4 mm
Height 45 mm 38.8 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 9 mm
Weight 42 g 28.7 g
Body Material - Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate 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 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 Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications - 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 receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface - NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Grey Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life - 40 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 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 Forerunner 235 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ 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 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R930
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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