In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Wear OS by Samsung | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | 45.4 mm | - |
| Height | 45.4 mm | - |
| Depth | 10.5 mm | - |
| Weight | 46.5 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32.1 g |
| Body Material | Titanium | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Modes | 90+ exercise modes | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch, Track Back, Route workout | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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 | Yes |
| IoT Platform | SmartThings | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Bixby | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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| 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 5.2 | 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 Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 450 x 450 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Pixel Density | 330 ppi | - |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 45 mm | 41 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Black titanium | Titanium grey | Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | D-buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black titanium | Titanium grey | Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB |
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| User Memory | 7.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| RAM Size | 1.5 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos W920 | S9 SiP |
| Clock Speed | 1.18 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 590 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 80 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Wireless PowerShare | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | IP68, MIL-STD 810H | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| SAR Value | 0.403 W/kg (limb), 0.087 W/kg (head) | - |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.15 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R920 | A2982 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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