Apple Watch Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple Watch Ultra is better
- Peak Brightness: 2000 nits vs 1000 nits(2.0× more)
- Water Resistance: 100m vs 50m(2.0× more)
- Screen Size: 49mm vs 45mm(9% more)
Why Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is better
- Battery Life (Typical): 80 hours vs 36 hours(2.2× more)
- Battery Life (GPS): 20 hours vs 12 hours(1.7× more)
- Charging Time: 0-45% in 30 min vs 80% in 45 min(50% less)
- Weight: 46.5g vs 61g(31% less)
Verdict
Apple Watch Ultra leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 49mm● | 45mm |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits● | 1000 nits |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (Typical) | 36 hours | 80 hours● |
| Battery Life (GPS) | 12 hours | 20 hours● |
| Charging Time | 80% in 45 min | 0-45% in 30 min● |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Optical + Electrical | Optical BioActive |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Build & Durability | ||
| Case Material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Water Resistance | 100m● | 50m |
| Weight | 61g | 46.5g● |