Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 22,500.00 through KSh 25,500.00 | KSh 39,500.00 |
| Display | 47 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 43 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Battery capacity | 47 mm: 425 mAh typical; 43 mm: 300 mAh typical | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM; IP68 | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Processor | Exynos W930, 5 nm | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) with One UI 5 Watch | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Network / cellular | LTE model: GSM, HSPA and LTE | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-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 | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm |
| Announced | 26 July 2023 | 22 July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 47 mm: 46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 43 mm: 42.5 × 42.5 × 10.9 mm | 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 47 mm: 59.0 g without strap; 43 mm: 52.0 g without strap | 31.5 g |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel frame; sapphire-crystal front | Sapphire crystal front; Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| Strap / band | 20 mm Hybrid Eco-Leather Band; standard 20 mm straps compatible | Lightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System |
| Controls / buttons | Physical rotating bezel; two side buttons; touchscreen | Touchscreen and two side buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 47 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 43 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Screen resolution | 47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 2,000 nits | Full-color Always On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W930, 5 nm | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A55 | Penta-core, 1 × 2.1 GHz + 4 × 1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) with One UI 5 Watch | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE model: GSM, HSPA and LTE | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| SIM / eSIM | Embedded SIM on LTE model | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in loudspeaker | Supported |
| Microphone | — | Supported |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling; LTE model supports standalone cellular calling | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance); infrared temperature sensor; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; light sensor; 3D Hall sensor | Accelerometer; barometer; bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor; electrical heart sensor; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; optical heart-rate sensor; skin-temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-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 | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep-stage tracking, sleep score, snore detection and Advanced Sleep Coaching | Sleep duration, patterns and quality; sleep coaching; sleep-apnea risk detection |
| Sports / workout modes | Automatic workout detection and Samsung Health exercise tracking | Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities |
| Training & outdoor features | Personalised heart-rate zones; running analysis; route workout and Track Back | Personalized exercise guidance; running coaching; dual-band GNSS route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | Fall detection and emergency SOS features through a compatible phone or LTE service | Fall detection and Emergency SOS |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 47 mm: 425 mAh typical; 43 mm: 300 mAh typical | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always-On Display on | Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always On Display on |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, up to 10 W | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, 10 W |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM; IP68 | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Durability / certifications | MIL-STD-810H compliant; IP68 ingress protection | IP6X dust resistance; MIL‑STD‑810H certified; ECG certified |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM | — |
| Companion app | Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Black; Silver | Cream; Graphite |
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