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Galaxy Watch5 vs Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

What Galaxy Watch5 does better (2) and where Galaxy Watch6 Classic wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Samsung · 2022Galaxy Watch5

6.4Score

2 advantages≈ $180

Samsung · 2023Galaxy Watch6 Classic

8.4Score

4 advantages≈ $320

Higher score

5.3Display9.1

8.6Health tracking8.6

6.4Sports & outdoor6.4

7.9Smart features7.9

7.4Build & durability4.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Watch5Galaxy Watch6 Classic

	Galaxy Watch5	Galaxy Watch6 Classic	Difference
Height	44.4 mm	46.5 mm	−2.1 mm
Width	43.3 mm	46.5 mm	−3.2 mm
Thickness	9.8 mm	10.9 mm	−1.1 mm
Weight	34 g	59 g	−26 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Watch5 better than Galaxy Watch6 Classic?

Weight33.5 g vs 59 g+76%
Thickness9.8 mm vs 10.9 mm+11%

Why is Galaxy Watch6 Classic better than Galaxy Watch5?

Screen size1.4″ vs 1.5″+7%
Pixel density321 ppi vs 453 ppi+41%
Resolution (width)450 px vs 480 px+7%
Battery capacity410 mAh vs 425 mAh+4%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch5≈ $1806.4	Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic≈ $3208.4
Design & durability
Case size	44 mm	46 mm
Weight	33.5 g	59 g
Thickness	9.8 mm	10.9 mm
Height	44.4 mm	46.5 mm
Width	43.3 mm	46.5 mm
Case material	Aluminium	Stainless steel
Sapphire crystal	Yes	Yes
Lens / cover glass	Sapphire crystal	Sapphire crystal
Water resistance	5 ATM	5 ATM
Ingress protection	IP68	IP68
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx8	IPx8
Water rating (maker)	50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM	50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM
Military-grade (MIL-STD-810)	Yes	Yes
Colours	Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, Sapphire	Black, Silver
Display
Screen size	1.4″	1.5″
Display technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Panel	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display	Yes	Yes
Always-on display	Yes	—
Resolution (width)	450 px	480 px
Resolution (height)	450 px	480 px
Pixel density	321 ppi	453 ppi
Peak brightness	—	2,000 nits
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Battery
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	1.7 days	—
Battery life (hours)	40 h	—
Battery capacity	410 mAh	425 mAh
Battery type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Charging	—	kabellos, Schnellladefunktion, magnetisches Ladekabel
Health sensors
Optical heart rate	Yes	Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)	Yes	Yes
ECG	Yes	Yes
Skin temperature	Yes	Yes
Temperature sensor	Yes	Yes
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin)
Sports & navigation
Built-in GPS	Yes	Yes
Satellite systems	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Barometric altimeter	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Multisport / triathlon mode	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
NFC payments	Yes	Yes
LTE (cellular)	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
Smart features
Calls from the wrist	Yes	Yes
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Music on the watch	Yes	Yes
Storage	16 GB	16 GB
RAM	1.5 GB	2 GB
Platform
Operating system	Android Wear OS 4	Android Wear OS 4
Platform	Android	Android
Works with	Android	Android
Chipset	Exynos W920	Exynos W930