Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Apple Watch Ultra. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs. Apple Watch Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 41.5 mm -
Height 41.5 mm -
Depth 11.2 mm -
Weight 46.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Type Super AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 396 x 396 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 330 ppi -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size 42 mm 49 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Black | Silver Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type Ridge sport band Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle G-hook
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Textile
Band Colour Black | White Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
User Memory 7.6 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
RAM Size 1.5 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos W920 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life 40 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details - Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, Wireless PowerShare -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R885F A2684
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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