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Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) 27Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

32
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) Compare Samsung Galaxy A70 X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)

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Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) vs Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core147%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)71 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)61%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+6.7"5 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps59 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 10 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh16 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs270 mAh
+25W6 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs3.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+49 grams (1.72 ounces)3 times
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
393 PPIvs+424 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
ModelGalaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Other model namesGalaxy A70 SM-A705GM/Dual-Sim NFCGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815UZDAXAR, Samsung Galileo
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/26/20198/1/2018
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)49 grams (1.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass DX+
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieTizen 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 612 845MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 167750 (v7)
Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps10 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123°
5MP depth f/2.2
Not supported
Main camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh270 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• One UI 3.1
• Infinity U display
• Glasstic back panel
• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body)feature not registered
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