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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs Fitbit Charge 6

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Fitbit Charge 6

Fitbit Charge 6

  • 30 g.
  • OLED display.
  • Up to 7 days.
  • Bluetooth LE.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
KSh 20,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Fitbit Charge 6, a fitness band with a small screen, lasts longer between charges (up to 7 days) and works with Android phones and iPhones, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, a smartwatch with a 1.2-inch OLED screen, is lighter to wear all day and takes calls from the wrist.

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Up to 40 hours per charge
Fitbit Charge 6
Up to 7 days

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
26.6 g
Fitbit Charge 6
30 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
1.2-inch OLED display
Fitbit Charge 6
OLED display

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Wear OS 4
Fitbit Charge 6
Google Health

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Bluetooth 5.3
Fitbit Charge 6
Bluetooth LE

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Lighter: 26.6 g (vs 30 g).
  • Slimmer: 9.8 mm thick (vs 11.2 mm).
  • Charging: Fast wireless charging, WPC-based.

Fitbit Charge 6

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 7 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Charging: Proprietary charging cable.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeUp to 7 days
Portability26.6 g30 g
Display1.2-inch OLED displayOLED display
SoftwareWear OS 4Google Health
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth LE
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistanceWater resistant to 50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Display1.2-inch Super AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen resolution396 × 396 pixels—
Display protectionSapphire crystalCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresFull-colour Always-On DisplayAlways-on display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth LE
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoBuilt-in GPS; GLONASS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
BrandSamsungFitbit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Announced2024, June 13—
Dimensions39.3 × 40.4 × 9.8 mm36.73 × 23.09 × 11.20 mm
Weight26.6 g without band30 g
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttons—
Wrist size—Small: 130–170 mm; large: 170–210 mm
Strap / band—Silicone infinity band; loop-and-peg closure

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
ProcessorExynos W920—
CPUDual-core 1.18 GHz—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM1.5 GB—
Storage16 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorOptical heart-rate monitor; 3-axis accelerometer; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; ambient light; ECG and EDA electrical sensors; vibration motor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, body composition and wellness features; availability varies by market and paired phoneHeart rate; blood oxygen; skin-temperature variation; EDA stress tracking; activity tracking
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingSleep stages; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection—
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking—
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configured—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Battery capacity247 mAh—
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display offUp to 7 days
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedProprietary charging cable
Water resistance5 ATM; IP68Water resistant to 50 m
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google Account
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGoogle Health
ColorsBlack; Pink Gold; SilverCoral / Champagne Gold Aluminum; Porcelain / Silver Aluminum; Obsidian / Black Aluminum

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEFitbit Charge 6
Case materialAluminum—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, June 24—
Model numbersSM-R861, SM-R866—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bandsLTE—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (EU)0.52 W/kg (head) 0.17 W/kg (body)—

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Fitbit Charge 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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