vs
7.4Display9.6
7.6Smart features8.0
8.4Build & durability7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Active 2Galaxy Watch9
| Active 2 | Galaxy Watch9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43.9 mm | 46 mm | −2.1 mm |
| Width | 43.9 mm | 43.7 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.6 mm | +1.3 mm |
| Weight | 32 g | 34 g | −2 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Active 2 better than Galaxy Watch9?
- Voice assistantYes · Galaxy Watch9: Yes
- Weight31.6 g vs 34 g+7%
- Pixel density353 ppi vs 327 ppi+8%
Why is Galaxy Watch9 better than Active 2?
- Screen size1.32″ vs 1.47″+11%
- Battery capacity270 mAh vs 445 mAh+65%
- Thickness9.9 mm vs 8.6 mm+15%
- Resolution (width)466 px vs 480 px+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Weight | 31.6 g | 34 g |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Height | 43.9 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 43.9 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Premium version: Sapphire glass | Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM |
| Military-grade (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Graphite, Silver, Cream |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.32″ | 1.47″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 466 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 466 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 353 ppi | 327 ppi |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 19 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 21 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 270 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Charging | Magnetic charging base | kabellos, magnetisches Ladekabel, magnetische Ladeschale |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 160 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Android Wear OS 7 |
| Platform | Proprietary | Android |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite |
