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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Xiaomi Watch S4

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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Xiaomi Watch S4

Xiaomi Watch S4

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 486 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 21,940In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Xiaomi Watch S4 lasts longer between charges (up to 15 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Xiaomi Watch S4
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch
Xiaomi Watch S4
Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Up to 40 hours per charge
Xiaomi Watch S4
486 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g
Xiaomi Watch S4
About 44.5 g

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
IP68 water and dust resistance
Xiaomi Watch S4
5 ATM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Brighter display: up to 2,000 nits (vs 1,500).
  • Lighter: 33.3 g (vs about 44.5 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 12 mm).

Xiaomi Watch S4

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 15 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge486 mAh battery
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 326 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 4Xiaomi HyperOS 2
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh486 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalScratch/drop-proof glass
Display features2000 nits (peak)60 Hz refresh rate; up to 1,500 nits HBM

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEPhone network shared through Bluetooth (Android)
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzNo
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported (regional availability)
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
BrandSamsungXiaomi
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Announced2023, July 262024, October 29
Dimensions44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm47.3 × 47.3 × 12.0 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without bandApproximately 44.5 g without strap
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseAluminum-alloy frame
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsRotating crown and side button; touchscreen
Wrist size—140–210 mm (black, silver); 135–210 mm (rainbow)
Strap / band—Fluororubber; additional nylon strap with rainbow version

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
ProcessorExynos W930—
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage16 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchXiaomi HyperOS 2

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupported2 microphones
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorHeart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; electronic compass; barometer; 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; blood oxygen; stress monitoring
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingSleep tracking
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection150+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zonesRunning-form metrics; professional skiing mode; outdoor routes; running courses
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configuredSkiing fall detection and emergency-contact calling with a connected smartphone

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh486 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD onUp to 15 days typical use
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-based2-pin magnetic charging dock
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthMi Fitness
Colors44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, GoldBlack, Silver, Rainbow

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Xiaomi Watch S4
Case materialArmor AluminumAluminum alloy
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11Available. Released 2024, October 29
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
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—
Watch weight without strap—Approximately 44.5g without strap
Display material—AMOLED
Pixels per inch—326 ppi
Peak brightness—1,500 nits HBM
Cover / touchscreen—Supported
Packing list—Watch with bezel and strap; magnetic charging dock; user manual
Third-party fitness apps—Health Connect; Strava; Suunto synchronization

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.43 inches).

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 if you want ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear, or the Xiaomi Watch S4 if you would rather have longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone.

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