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Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830) Compare Apple Watch X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

247
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Watch (Edition 42mm)} 6 Advantages Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) vs Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
+8GB (6GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.39GB available)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)4%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front
+1.54"28%
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+1400000 apps (App Store)932 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
520MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+768MB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+26 grams (.91 ounces)4 times
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
312x390 pixelsvs+360x360 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
324 PPIvs+424 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
205 mAhvs+247 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
IPX7 certifiedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Heart rate
Pedometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
ModelWatch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Other model namesApple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1554 Gold 18 KaratGalaxy Watch Active2 SM-R830 (Bluetooth+WiFi Aluminium)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date4/24/20159/1/2019
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)40 x 40 millimeters (1.57 x 1.57 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)26 grams (.91 ounces)
Build, materials18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.54" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~29% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution312x390 pixels360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass DX+
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
System versionWatchOS 1.0Tizen 4.0
Firmware updateWatchOS 4.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Chipset32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543ARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR768MB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)4GB (1.39GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity205 mAh247 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy3 hours43 hours (1.8 days)
Standby18 hoursfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Yellow, Rose
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red
• Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose
• Band material: Leather, Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging
• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink Gold
• Bands: 20mm
• Always-on display
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Aluminum 40mm SM-R830)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.08W/kg (head), 0.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.041W/kg (head), 0.101W/kg (body)
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