In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Garmin fēnix 7X Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | Wear OS by Samsung | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 39.3 mm | - |
| Height | 40.4 mm | - |
| Depth | 9.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 25.9 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 96 g Case only: 68 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| 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 receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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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 Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 396 x 396 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.19" | 1.4" |
| 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) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 51 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Pink gold | Black | Silver | Slate grey |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 127-210 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | - | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Pink | Black | White | Black |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | 7.6 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| RAM Size | 1.5 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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| CPU Type | Exynos W920 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1.18 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Wireless PowerShare | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Garmin fēnix 7X Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| SAR Value | 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb) | 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R865F | - |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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