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6.8Display5.4
8.0Sports & outdoor6.2
8.3Smart features8.0
7.5Build & durability7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch SEGalaxy Watch5
| Watch SE | Galaxy Watch5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 44 mm | 44.4 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Width | 38 mm | 43.3 mm | −5.3 mm |
| Thickness | 10.4 mm | 9.8 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Weight | 36 g | 34 g | +3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch SE better than Galaxy Watch5?
- Screen size1.78″ vs 1.4″+27%
- Voice assistantYes · Galaxy Watch5: Yes
- Storage32 GB vs 16 GB2×
Why is Galaxy Watch5 better than Watch SE?
- Weight36.4 g vs 33.5 g+9%
- Resolution (width)368 px vs 450 px+22%
- Thickness10.4 mm vs 9.8 mm+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Weight | 36.4 g | 33.5 g |
| Thickness | 10.4 mm | 9.8 mm |
| Height | 44 mm | 44.4 mm |
| Width | 38 mm | 43.3 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Ion-X strengthened glass | Sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | Fluorelastomer | — |
| 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 | Silver, Gold, Space Gray | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, Sapphire |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.78″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | OLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | Retina LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 368 px | 450 px |
| Resolution (height) | 448 px | 450 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 321 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| LTPO display | Yes | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | 1.7 days |
| Battery life (hours) | — | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 410 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1.5 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | watchOS 7.0 | Android Wear OS 4 |
| Platform | watchOS | Android |
| Works with | iOS | Android |
| Chipset | Apple S5 | Exynos W920 |
