Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 41.7 mm -
Height 45.7 mm -
Depth 12.6 mm -
Weight 49 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26.4 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 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 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Super AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
RAM Size 750 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 270 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 days
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Standby Time 6 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R810 A2722
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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