Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Polar Unite. 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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | 39.5 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | 39.5 mm | 43.4 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 10.4 mm |
Weight | 25 g | 32 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Automatic exercise recognition | Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
Connectors | - | USB |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | IPS - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 204 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | - |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Snap & slip |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Black | Blue | Pink | White |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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RAM Size | 0.75 GB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | 230 mAh | 174 mAh |
Battery Life | 45 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Polar Unite |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 30 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 50 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | - |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |