Polar M430 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M430 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 41.5 mm
Height - 41.5 mm
Depth 12 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 51 g 46.5 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 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)
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size - 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 Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black | Silver
BAND Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Band Type - Ridge sport band
Band Size S -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Black | White
STORAGE Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.6 GB
RAM Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 8 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Training mode - up to 5 days
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 8 hour(s)
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Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R885F
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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