Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: Ensure You Choose the Right One

(Image credit- Digital Trends) The Galaxy Watch 6 is evidence that something old can be updated. While the Galaxy Watch 6 is a slight improvement over last year's model, Samsung brought back the much-loved bezel on the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Although these Android smartwatches can perform practically all of your needs. But which one should you buy if you're searching for a brand-new Samsung flagship smartwatch? To aid in your decision-making, we compare the features of the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

Specifications- Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

 

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Watch 6	Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Material	Armor Aluminum case with Sport Band	Stainless Steel case with Hybrid Eco-Leather Band
Sizes	40mm 44mm	43mm 47mm
Colors	Graphite Gold (40mm only) Silver (44mm only)	Black Silver
Dimensions and weight	44mm: 42.8 x 44.4 x 9.0 mm, 33.3g 40mm: 38.8 x 40.4 x 9.0 mm, 28.7g	47mm: 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm, 59.0g 43mm: 42.5 x 42.5 x 10.9 mm, 52.0g
Durability	IP68 water and dust resistance with 5ATM underwater resistance	IP68 water and dust resistance with 5ATM underwater resistance
Processor	Exynos W930 Dual Core 1.4Ghz	Exynos W930 Dual Core 1.4Ghz
RAM	2GB	2GB
Storage	16GB	16GB
Battery	40mm: 300mAh 44mm: 425mAh	43mm: 300mAh 47mm: 425mAh
Charging	Fast Charging with WPC-based wireless charging	Fast Charging with WPC-based wireless charging
Operating system	Wear OS 4 with One UI 5 Watch	Wear OS 4 with One UI 5 Watch
Sensors	Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Temperature Sensor Accelerometer Barometer Gyro Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Light Sensor	Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Temperature Sensor Accelerometer Barometer Gyro Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Light Sensor
Price	Starts at $300	Starts at $400

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Design- Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Though the two smartwatch designs are similar, there are undoubtedly some variances. Let's look more closely. The Galaxy Watch 6's design is remarkably similar to that of the Galaxy Watch 5. The display is actually a little bit bigger than before even if the physical size is a little bit smaller than the previous generation. The Classic edition of the Galaxy Watch 6 adheres to a more traditional watch appearance by having a stainless steel body and a hybrid eco-leather band. Additionally, it is available in two sizes, 43mm and 47mm, all of which come in either Black or Silver. The front display is shielded by sapphire crystal glass and has the same IP68 rating for water and dust protection as the normal Galaxy Watch 6. It is also 5ATM water resistant.

Display- Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

With the exception of the case size, the screens on the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are nearly identical despite some design variances. The Super AMOLED displays in both smartwatches provide an always-on, full-color display. The display is 1.3 inches (33.3mm) in size and has a 432 × 432 resolution for the smaller watches (40mm regular and 43mm Classic). The 1.5-inch (37.3mm) displays on the larger models (44mm standard and 47mm Classic) have a 480 x 480 resolution. Again, the Galaxy Watch 6 comes in all variants and both sizes, and all have sapphire crystal glass protection, safeguarding the Super AMOLED panel from everyday wear-and-tear scratches and scuffs. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Image credit - Samsung Global Newsroom[/caption]

Software- Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 

Samsung placed the Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz CPU into both the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Both watches contain 16GB of storage space and 2GB of RAM. Both versions have Wear OS 4 installed as their operating system, with the One UI 5 Watch user interface placed on top. Additionally, the personal safety and wellness features are given more priority in the One UI 5 Watch. There are emergency safety features, for instance, that are comparable to those on the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra.

Software- Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 

The battery capacity for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic have all been slightly upgraded by Samsung. The battery capacity has increased from 284mAh to 300mAh on the smaller 40mm and 43mm Galaxy Watch 6 and 43mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic models. The battery capacity has increased from 410mAh to 425mAh for the larger 44mm and 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 models. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="3305"] Image credit- Digital Trends[/caption]

Price and Availability- Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 

The Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are currently available for preorder, and on August 11 they will go on general sale. There are two sizes available for the regular Galaxy Watch 6: 40mm and 44mm. The 44mm variant comes in Graphite and Silver colors, while the 40mm version is offered in Graphite and Gold. The 40mm version costs $300, and the 44mm version costs $330. The 43mm and 47mm versions of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are available in Silver or Black. The 47mm size costs $430, and the 43mm model is priced at $400.

What to Buy

When it comes to tracking your health and fitness, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are extremely similar to one another. But ultimately, which one you choose will depend on the kind of look you want to achieve. The regular Galaxy Watch 6 is the best option if you want something that is straightforward and athletic. In case you're concerned about how a larger smartwatch will look on a little wrist, it also comes in smaller case sizes. If you're on a budget, the basic Galaxy Watch 6 is also less expensive. Also read: Samsung confirms Galaxy Watch 6 may roll out later this year with Apple Watch’s remarkable health feature