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Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy FE

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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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 Classic 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 Classic
47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
396 × 396 pixels

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Exynos W930, 5 nm processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Exynos W920 processor

Memory

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

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
59 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
26.6 g

Connections

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • 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.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Lighter: 26.6 g (vs 59 g).
  • Slimmer: 9.8 mm thick (vs 10.9 mm).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.2-inch OLED display
PerformanceExynos W930 processorExynos W920 processor
Memory2 GB RAM1.5 GB RAM
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWear OS Powered by SamsungWear OS 4
Battery capacity47 mm: 425 mAh typical247 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Display47 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 43 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.2-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels396 × 396 pixels
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display featuresFull-colour Always-On Display; up to 2,000 nitsFull-colour Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Network / cellularLTE model: GSM, HSPA and LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMEmbedded SIM on LTE modeleSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDouGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Announced26 July 20232024, June 13
Dimensions47 mm: 46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 43 mm: 42.5 × 42.5 × 10.9 mm39.3 × 40.4 × 9.8 mm
Weight47 mm: 59.0 g without strap; 43 mm: 52.0 g without strap26.6 g without band
Build materialsStainless-steel frame; sapphire-crystal frontAluminum case
Strap / band20 mm Hybrid Eco-Leather Band; standard 20 mm straps compatible—
Controls / buttonsPhysical rotating bezel; two side buttons; touchscreenTouchscreen and physical buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
ProcessorExynos W930, 5 nmExynos W920
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A55Dual-core 1.18 GHz
GPUMali-G68Mali-G68
RAM2 GB1.5 GB
Storage16 GB16 GB
Operating systemWear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) with One UI 5 WatchWear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
SpeakerBuilt-in loudspeakerSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports standalone cellular callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions
Microphone—Supported

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
SensorsSamsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance); infrared temperature sensor; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; light sensor; 3D Hall sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-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 trackingHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, body composition and wellness features; availability varies by market and paired phone
Sleep trackingSleep-stage tracking, sleep score, snore detection and Advanced Sleep CoachingSleep tracking and sleep coaching
Sports / workout modesAutomatic workout detection and Samsung Health exercise trackingMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresPersonalised heart-rate zones; running analysis; route workout and Track BackGPS workout tracking
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and emergency SOS features through a compatible phone or LTE serviceFall detection and SOS features when configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Battery capacity47 mm: 425 mAh typical; 43 mm: 300 mAh typical247 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always-On Display onUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off
ChargingFast WPC-based wireless charging, up to 10 WFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H compliant; IP68 ingress protectionMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGalaxy Wearable and Samsung HealthGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsBlack; SilverBlack; Pink Gold; Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Case material—Aluminum
Release status—Available. Released 2024, June 24
Model numbers—SM-R861, SM-R866
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands—LTE
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
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 take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 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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