Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth / Apple Watch Series 6 (40 mm, GPS)

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth: Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L310); Green and Silver. The 40 mm (SM-L300), the LTE versions and the Galaxy Watch Ultra are separate models.

Apple Watch Series 6 (40 mm, GPS): Apple Watch Series 6, 40 mm aluminium case, GPS (2020). The 44 mm and GPS + Cellular versions, stainless steel/titanium cases and the Nike and Hermès editions are separate.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch7 44 mm BluetoothApple Watch Series 6 (40 mm, GPS)
Release year20242020
DisplaySuper AMOLED; 480 × 480 (about 327–330 ppi); 2000 nits

The 2000-nit peak helps readability in sunlight; using the always-on display shortens battery life.

Samsung
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED; 324 × 394 pixels, 759 mm² display area; 1000 nits

The Always-On display keeps the time and complications visible with the wrist down.

Apple
Processor and memoryExynos W1000 (5 cores, 3 nm, 1.6 GHz); 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage Samsung—
Battery and charging425 mAh; WPC-based fast wireless charging

A fast wireless charging puck is in the box, but no wall adapter.

Samsung
Built-in lithium-ion battery; up to 18 hours; magnetic charging cable (1 m)

The 18-hour figure comes from Apple’s August 2020 testing with pre-production watches paired to an iPhone; it varies with use.

Apple
LocationDual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)

The L5 band helps separate signals reflected by tall buildings and trees; dual-frequency mode can increase battery use.

Samsung
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Health sensorsBioActive sensor: heart rate, irregular heart rhythm notification (IHRN), ECG, blood pressure, BIA body composition; continuous SpO2; skin temperature

Availability of ECG and blood pressure depends on country and paired phone; blood pressure measurement is not offered in the US.

Samsung
Blood oxygen sensor (Blood Oxygen app), electrical heart sensor (ECG app), third-generation optical heart sensor

Apple states Blood Oxygen measurements are not for medical use and are only designed for general fitness and wellness. The ECG app is not intended for people under 22.

Apple
Health featuresSleep apnea detection; Energy Score; AGEs Index (Labs, experimental)

Energy Score turns sleep, activity and heart data into a daily readiness score; AGEs Index is experimental and not for diagnosis.

Samsung
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ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3; Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz; NFC

This version has no cellular connection; calls and notifications come through the paired phone.

Samsung
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Durability5ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H; Armor Aluminum case

5ATM describes water resistance suitable for surface swimming; it is not for diving or high-speed water sports.

Samsung
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Size and weight44.4 × 44.4 × 9.7 mm; 33.8 g (without strap) Samsung40 × 34 × 10.7 mm; 30.5 g (aluminium, without band) Apple
FeedbackMicrophone, speaker, vibration motor Samsung—
ColoursGreen, Silver Samsung—
Case and version—40 mm aluminium case, GPS; Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Blue, (PRODUCT)RED

Stainless steel and titanium cases were only sold in the GPS + Cellular version. The 44 mm model uses the same chip but has a different display and weight.

Apple
Water resistance—50 metres (ISO 22810:2010)

Suitable for shallow-water swimming in a pool or the sea, but not scuba diving, waterskiing or high-velocity water.

Apple
Chip—S6 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor; W3 wireless chip; U1 Ultra Wideband chip

Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Apple
Storage—32 GB Apple
Other sensors and safety—Always-on altimeter, compass, accelerometer up to 32 g with fall detection, gyroscope, ambient light sensor; Emergency SOS

On the GPS model, Emergency SOS needs the iPhone nearby; otherwise the watch must be on a known Wi‑Fi network with Wi‑Fi Calling on. International emergency calling is only on the cellular model.

Apple
Wireless—Wi‑Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.0

LTE and UMTS are only on GPS + Cellular models.

Apple
Other—Speaker, microphone, Apple Pay, GymKit; ceramic and sapphire crystal back Apple
Compatibility—Requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later Apple