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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch 6	Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm)
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	-
Design and comfort Rating		-
Tracking accuracy Rating		-
Software and ecosystem Rating		-
Battery life Rating		-
key specs
Display Size	40mm	40mm
Strap Material	Silicone	Silicone
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Display Type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Compatible OS	-	Android
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Watch 6	Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm)
Release date	July 26, 2023	August 10, 2022
Dial Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Strap Material	Silicone	Silicone
Size	Regular	Regular
Touchscreen	Yes	1.2-inch
Interchangeable Strap	Yes	Yes
Water Resistant	5 ATM	IP68
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	5 ATM
Usage	Regular	-
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Model Name	-	Galaxy Watch 5
dimensions
Width	38.8	39.3mm
Height	40.4	40.4mm
Diameter	9.0	-
Weight (g)	28.70	28.70
Thickness	-	9.8mm
product details
Sensor	Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart Signal, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor	-
Compatible Device	Android 10 and above	-
Battery Type	300mAh	-
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	-
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	-
Bluetooth Version	5.3	Bluetooth v5.2
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	WearOS 3.5
RAM	2GB	1,5GB
Processor Name	Exynos W930	Exynos W920
Internal Memory	16GB	16GB
Compatible Operating System	-	Android
Number of Cores	-	dual-core
Processor Speed	-	1.18GHz
camera and display features
Display Resolution	432x432	396x396 pixels
Display Size	40mm	40mm
Display Type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	-
Alarm Clock	Yes	-
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Other Fitness Features	AFib, SpO2, Menstrual cycle monitoring	Samsung BioActive Sensor
Altimeter	-	Yes
Other Watch Functions	-	Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor

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