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6.6Display9.1
4.9Health tracking8.5
6.6Sports & outdoor6.2
7.1Smart features8.0
7.0Build & durability4.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
BalanceGalaxy Watch6 Classic
| Balance | Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 46.5 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Width | 46 mm | 46.5 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 10.9 mm | −0.3 mm |
| Weight | 35 g | 59 g | −24 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Balance better than Galaxy Watch6 Classic?
- Weight35 g vs 59 g+69%
- Voice assistantYes · Galaxy Watch6 Classic: Yes
- Battery capacity475 mAh vs 425 mAh+12%
- Thickness10.6 mm vs 10.9 mm+3%
Why is Galaxy Watch6 Classic better than Balance?
- Pixel density323 ppi vs 453 ppi+40%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 35 g | 59 g |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 46.5 mm |
| Width | 46 mm | 46.5 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | — | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Tempered 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 | — | Black, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 480 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 480 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,000 nits |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 25 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 47 h | — |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 26 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 475 mAh | 425 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Charging | Magnetic charging | kabellos, Schnellladefunktion, magnetisches Ladekabel |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin) |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Offline maps | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 150 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Zepp OS | Android Wear OS 4 |
| Platform | Proprietary | Android |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android |
| Chipset | — | Exynos W930 |
