Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.9 mm -
Weight 26 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material Aluminium Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Super AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 40 mm 44 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Magnetic closure
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.4 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos 9110 S6
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Smart Caddi Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R830 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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