The Samsung rich lineup of smartwatches is increasing and getting bigger, two of the latest are the Galaxy Active 2 (44mm) and (40mm), but in this comparison chart, we compare the Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Galaxy Watch Active specs and features – what’s the difference and which is right for you.
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Galaxy Watch Active Specifications Compared
| Product Info |  Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) Full Specifications, Features and Price |
 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Full Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Unisex |
| Release date | August, 2018 | March, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Gear S3 | — |
| Successor | — | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
| Versions | Bluetooth, LTE | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 46 x 49 x 13 mm | 39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 63 grams (excluding straps) | 25 grams (excluding straps) |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Strap material | Leather, Silicone | Leather, Silicone |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Bezeless |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | MIL-STD-810G |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Silver | Black, Green, Rose-gold, Silver |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.3 inches | 1.1 inches |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, Full color | Super AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 360 x 360 pixel | 360 x 360 pixel |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Physical rotating bezel, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Galileo, Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU | Galileo, Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 0.75GB | 0.75GB |
| ROM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | No |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | No | No |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | — | — |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter | No | No |
| Thermometer | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Fitness Level | — | — |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | No |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-heart tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | 39 | 39 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | 472mAh | 230mAh |
| Battery life | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby :5 days+ |
| Charging type | WPC based wireless charging | WPC based wireless charging |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Exynos 9110 | Exynos 9110 |
| CPU | Dual core 1.15GHz | Dual core 1.15GHz |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Tizen OS 4.0 | Tizen OS 4.0 |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Samsung Gear app, Samsung Health App | Samsung Gear app, Samsung Health App |
| Compatibility | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+, iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+, iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ |
| Payment system | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Bixby | Yes, Bixby |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Straps | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Straps |
| Price |
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Galaxy Watch Active: Which is Better?
Although the Galaxy Active is a more compact wear, its slimmer and sleeker, and weighs slightly less, but the Galaxy Watch has a more sophisticated design. It features the physical rotating bezel that makes navigation a lot easier. And being a standalone smartwatch, it’s a more comprehensive smartwatch that allow you make and receive calls directly from this device.
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Galaxy Watch Active: Editor’s Pick
