Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | 39.5 mm | 41.5 mm |
Height | 39.5 mm | 41.5 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 11.2 mm |
Weight | 25 g | 46.5 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Automatic exercise recognition | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.2" |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Black | Silver |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Ridge sport band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Black | White |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | 7.6 GB |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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RAM Size | 0.75 GB | 1.5 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | Exynos W920 |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | 1.18 GHz |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Capacity | 230 mAh | 247 mAh |
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Battery Life | 45 hours | 40 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) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Wireless charging dock |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | 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-R500 | SM-R885F |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |