Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | Tizen OS 4.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 41.7 mm | 39.5 mm |
Height | 45.7 mm | 39.5 mm |
Depth | 12.6 mm | 10.5 mm |
Weight | 49 g | 25 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function | Automatic exercise recognition |
Notifications | - | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.1" |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
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User Memory | - | 1.5 GB |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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RAM Size | 750 MB | 0.75 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Capacity | 270 mAh | 230 mAh |
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Battery Life | 4 day(s) | 45 hours |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 4 days Audio playback - up to 8.4 days |
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) |
Standby Time | 6 days | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) | Power adapter, wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R810 | SM-R500 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |