Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Wear OS by Samsung | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | 40.4 mm | - |
| Height | 39.3 mm | - |
| Depth | 9.8 mm | - |
| Weight | 28.7 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 27.8 g |
| Body Material | Armor aluminium | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| 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 | 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, 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/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 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, 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, 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 Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 396 x 396 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| 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 | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple | Starlight | Midnight | White |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 7.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| RAM Size | 1.5 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos W920 | S8 SiP |
| Clock Speed | 1.18 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 284 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Wireless PowerShare | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | IP68, MIL-STD 810H | - |
| SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R900 | A2725 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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