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Samsung Galaxy 6 vs Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • Screen: 47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930, 5 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 22,500Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 1.5-inch OLED screen, Exynos W930 processor and 2 GB of RAM, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the better buy: it is lighter to wear all day.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Exynos W930 processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Exynos W930, 5 nm processor

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
59 g

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Wear OS 4
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Wear OS Powered by Samsung

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Lighter: 33.3 g (vs 59 g).
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 10.9 mm).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • 1.5-inch OLED display.
  • Exynos W930 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 16 GB storage.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeUp to 40 hours per charge
Storage16 GB storage16 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display
PerformanceExynos W930 processorExynos W930 processor
SoftwareWear OS 4Wear OS Powered by Samsung
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED47 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 43 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display features2000 nits (peak)Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 2,000 nits

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTELTE model: GSM, HSPA and LTE
SIM / eSIMeSIMEmbedded SIM on LTE model
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Announced2023, July 2626 July 2023
Dimensions44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm47 mm: 46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 43 mm: 42.5 × 42.5 × 10.9 mm
Weight44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without band47 mm: 59.0 g without strap; 43 mm: 52.0 g without strap
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseStainless-steel frame; sapphire-crystal front
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsPhysical rotating bezel; two side buttons; touchscreen
Strap / band—20 mm Hybrid Eco-Leather Band; standard 20 mm straps compatible

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
ProcessorExynos W930Exynos W930, 5 nm
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHzDual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G68Mali-G68
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage16 GB16 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchWear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) with One UI 5 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
SpeakerSupportedBuilt-in loudspeaker
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling; LTE model supports standalone cellular calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorSamsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance); infrared temperature sensor; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; light sensor; 3D Hall sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen and skin-temperature features; availability varies by market and paired phoneHeart-rate and heart-rhythm monitoring; ECG and irregular-heart-rhythm notifications where available; blood-pressure monitoring where available; blood oxygen; body composition; skin-temperature-based cycle tracking
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingSleep-stage tracking, sleep score, snore detection and Advanced Sleep Coaching
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detectionAutomatic workout detection and Samsung Health exercise tracking
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zonesPersonalised heart-rate zones; running analysis; route workout and Track Back
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configuredFall detection and emergency SOS features through a compatible phone or LTE service

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh47 mm: 425 mAh typical; 43 mm: 300 mAh typical
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD onUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always-On Display on
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedFast WPC-based wireless charging, up to 10 W
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HMIL-STD-810H compliant; IP68 ingress protection

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGalaxy Wearable and Samsung Health
Colors44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, GoldBlack; Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Case materialArmor Aluminum—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 40 hours per charge.
  • Both use the Exynos W930 processor.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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