Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 360 | 360 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 360 |
| PPI | 278 | 302 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass DX + | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.15 GHz Cortex-A53 | Dual-core 1.15 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-T720 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9110 | Exynos 9110 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 10 |
| OS Name | Tizen | Tizen |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 4GB 0.75GB RAM, 4GB 1.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.75GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 472 | 230 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass DX + ), stainless steel frame 316L | — |
| SIM | eSIM | No |
| Height (mm) | 49 | 39.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 13 | 10.5 |
| Weight (g) | 63 | 25 |
| Width (mm) | 46 | 39.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, August. Released 2018, August | 2019, February. Released 2019, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - Global | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - Global | — |
| edge | — | No |
| gprs | — | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | — |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Watch packs a 472 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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