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Samsung Galaxy 6 vs Samsung Galaxy FE

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 FE

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Screen: 396 × 396 pixels.
  • Exynos W920 processor.
  • 1.5 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 19,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has a larger 1.5-inch, sharper screen and more RAM (2 GB) and offers hypertension notifications, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is lighter to wear all day.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
396 × 396 pixels

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Exynos W930 processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Exynos W920 processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
2 GB RAM in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
1.5 GB RAM in this version

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
26.6 g

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 425 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
247 mAh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • More memory: 2 GB RAM (vs 1.5 GB).
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 480 (vs 396 × 396).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 9.8 mm).

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Lighter: 26.6 g (vs 33.3 g).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeUp to 40 hours per charge
Storage16 GB storage16 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.2-inch OLED display
PerformanceExynos W930 processorExynos W920 processor
Memory2 GB RAM1.5 GB RAM
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh247 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.2-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels396 × 396 pixels
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display features2000 nits (peak)Full-colour Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMeSIMeSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Announced2023, July 262024, June 13
Dimensions44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm39.3 × 40.4 × 9.8 mm
Weight44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without band26.6 g without band
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseAluminum case
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
ProcessorExynos W930Exynos W920
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHzDual-core 1.18 GHz
GPUMali-G68Mali-G68
RAM2 GB1.5 GB
Storage16 GB16 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchWear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light 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 monitoring, ECG, body composition and wellness features; availability varies by market and paired phone
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingSleep tracking and sleep coaching
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detectionMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zonesGPS workout tracking
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configuredFall detection and SOS features when configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh247 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD onUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
Colors44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, GoldBlack; Pink Gold; Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Case materialArmor AluminumAluminum
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11Available. Released 2024, June 24
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
Model numbers—SM-R861, SM-R866
SAR (EU)—0.52 W/kg (head) 0.17 W/kg (body)

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 40 hours per charge.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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