Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra |  Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 45,000.00 | KSh 40,000.00 |
| Display | 1.5-inch Super AMOLED | — |
| Battery capacity | 590 mAh | Lithium ion |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 128 MB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 MB |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung; One UI Watch | Garmin |
| Network / cellular | LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Available |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phone | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Garmin |
| Model | Galaxy Watch Ultra | CIRQA |
| Announced | July 2024 | August 14, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 47.4 × 47.1 × 12.1 mm | 27 mm x 47 mm x 9 mm |
| Weight | 60.5 g | Module: 14.8 g Wrist band: S-M, 5.9 g (20.7 g) Wrist band: L-XL, 6.4 g (21.2 g) |
| Build materials | Grade 4 titanium case; sapphire-crystal display | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Wrist size | — | S-M: 120-200 mm L-XL: 145-240 mm |
| Strap / band | — | fabric (ComfortFit bands) |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen; Quick button; Home and Back buttons | single hardware button |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.5-inch Super AMOLED | — |
| Screen resolution | 480 × 480 pixels | — |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | — |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits | — |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU up to 1.6 GHz | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 128 MB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 MB |
| Operating system | Wear OS Powered by Samsung; One UI Watch | Garmin |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | — |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM | — |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| NFC | Supported | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Available |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Speaker and siren | — |
| Microphone | Microphone | — |
| Calling | Standalone LTE calling and Bluetooth calling; carrier support required | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart-rate, electrical heart and bioelectrical impedance analysis), infrared temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor | Optical Heart Rate Sensor (Gen 4) Pulse Oximeter (Pulse Ox / SpO2) Skin Temperature Sensor Accelerometer |
| Health & wellness features | Heart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phone | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where available | Automatic Detection |
| Sports / workout modes | Multiple workout modes including multisport and automatic workout detection | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Dance Fitness, Jump Roping |
| Training & outdoor features | Dual-frequency GPS; GPX routes; Track Back; personalised heart-rate zones; Functional Threshold Power | Hiking, Bouldering, Indoor Climbing, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Golfing (basic support), Disc Golf, Archery |
| Safety & emergency features | Fall detection, SOS and siren features when configured | — |
| Diving / depth features | — | Basic Swimming |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 590 mAh | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Up to 80 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 60 hours with Always-On Display on; up to 100 hours in Power Saving Mode | Up to 10 days |
| Charging | WPC-based wireless charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 11 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | iPhone (iOS) and Android |
| Companion app | Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health | Garmin Connect app |
| Colors | Titanium Gray; Titanium White; Titanium Silver | Black, Captain Blue, French Gray, Mauve |
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