Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is better
- Screen Size: 40mm vs 1.4 in(28.6× more)
- Water Resistance: 50m vs 5 ATM + IP68(10.0× more)
- Weight: 26g vs 28.7 g(10% less)
Why Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is better
- Battery Life: 50 hours vs 1.5 days(33.3× more)
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch FE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | — |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Skin Temperature | No | — |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate | — | BioActive optical sensor |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness & GPS | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Sport Modes | 90 | — |
| Water Resistance | 50m● | 5 ATM + IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 1.5 days | 50 hours● |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging | — | Wireless magnetic charger |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | — |
| Screen Size | 40mm● | 1.4 in |
| Weight | 26g● | 28.7 g |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 40mm● | 1.4 in |
| Resolution | — | 450 x 450 |
| Panel Type | — | Super AMOLED, sapphire crystal |
| Build & Connectivity | ||
| Water Resistance | 50m● | 5 ATM + IP68 |
| Weight | 26g● | 28.7 g |
| Body Composition | — | BIA sensor |