Apple Watch Ultra 4 / Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm)

Apple Watch Ultra 4: A3579; 49 mm natural titanium; translucent gray Ocean Band

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm): Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47 mm (2023); the Bluetooth version is SM-R960, and the LTE version is sold under a separate model code. The 43 mm Classic, the flat-bezel Galaxy Watch6 and the later Watch8 Classic are separate models.

SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 4Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm)
Release year20262023
Announcement / availability9 / 18 September 2026 Apple—
CaseGrade 5 titanium; sapphire front crystal AppleStainless steel; quick-release band button Samsung
Size49 × 44 × 12 mm Apple—
WeightNatural titanium case 63 g Apple—
DisplayLTPO3 OLED; 422 × 514 Apple1.5-inch (37.3 mm) Super AMOLED, 480 × 480 pixels; full-colour Always On Display; sapphire crystal glass

According to Samsung, the display is larger than on the Watch4 Classic and the rotating bezel is 15% thinner. Sapphire crystal resists scratches; the bezel partly surrounds the edge of the screen.

Samsung
Brightness1 nit minimum; 3000 nits peak Apple—
ChipS11; dual-core 64-bit Apple—
Storage64 GB Apple—
Health sensorsElectrical/optical heart; blood oxygen; temperature Apple—
Outdoor sensorsDepth, water temperature, compass, altimeter Apple—
PositioningPrecision dual-frequency GNSS Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 4, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.3; UWB Apple—
CellularA3579: 5G RedCap and LTE Apple—
Manufacturer battery testUp to 50 hours normal use; 84 in Low Power Mode Apple—
ChargingAbout 45 minutes to 80% Apple—
Water / dust100 m rating; IP6X Apple—
Diving limitRecreational diving to 40 m Apple—
Phone compatibilityiPhone 11 / SE 2 or later; iOS 27+ Apple—
Rotating bezel—Physical rotating bezel; menu, notification and app control

Turning the bezel moves between notifications and tiles without touching the screen; its position is sensed by a 3D Hall sensor.

Samsung
Processor, memory and storage—Exynos W930 dual-core 1.4 GHz; 2 GB memory, 16 GB storage Samsung
Battery and charging—425 mAh; up to 40 hours with Always On Display off, up to 30 hours with it on; WPC-based fast wireless charging

Samsung’s fast-charge testing used the magnetic fast-charging cable and a separately sold 25 W adapter. Battery life varies with network, usage and watch face.

Samsung
Operating system—Launched with Wear OS 4 (Wear OS Powered by Samsung) and One UI 5 Watch

Setup needs a phone with Google Mobile Services, Android 10 or later and more than 1.5 GB of memory; it does not work with an iPhone.

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Sensors—Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate + electrical heart signal + bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light and 3D Hall sensor

Bioelectrical impedance analysis passes a weak current through the body when two fingers rest on the buttons to estimate muscle, fat and water; it should not be used with a pacemaker or during pregnancy. ECG and blood pressure work only in approved markets through Samsung Health Monitor.

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Connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3, Wi‑Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo

LTE is only on the LTE version; on the Bluetooth version internet and notifications come through the paired phone.

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Durability—5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H

5ATM corresponds to 50 metres for 10 minutes; it is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water. IP68 covers 1.5 metres in fresh water for 30 minutes.

Samsung
Size and weight—46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 59.0 g (without band)

Thickness is measured without the health sensors.

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