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General

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Series

Vivoactive1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung names the product Galaxy Watch6 in the Galaxy Watch line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02862-11, 010-02862-10, 010-02862-13, 010-02862-12, A047241Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 20268Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout figure: SM-R930 and SM-R940 have a GPS antenna. SM-R935F and SM-R945F have an LTE/GPS antenna. The manual covers SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F and the Watch6 Classic models.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 September 20235Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/introducing-the-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

26 July 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung US release dated 7/26/2023 (Unpacked).

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker NZ SKU is marked sellable and offers Add To Cart. No discontinued status inferred from successor launch.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Garmin Vivoactive 69Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog calls the vivoactive 6 the successor of the popular vivoactive 5.

Samsung Galaxy Watch79Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_ultra_and_galaxy_watch7_handson-news-63675.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's hands-on calls the Galaxy Watch7 the successor to the regular Galaxy Watch6.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.995Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/introducing-the-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch explicitly available now with suggested retail price. Original colour packages share price. US amount excludes local sales tax. No euro VAT scope inferred from a retailer-hosted UVP table.

From $299.991Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 20267Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 10 October 20268Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch6-40mmRead 10 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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From €3191Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 20267Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 10 October 20268Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch6-40mmRead 10 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026NZ maker exact SKU pages establish NZ. Original US launch separately establishes US model availability. Variant rows explicitly retain NZ scope and do not inherit US from base.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/introducing-the-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

US, DE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Prices are published for the US. The German EUR prices are in the TechRadar Germany source.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Cream gold aluminium bezel with ivory case and silicone band, Slate aluminium bezel with black case and silicone band, Metallic orchid Aluminium bezel with orchid case and silicone band, Metallic navy Aluminium bezel with navy case and silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Graphite, Gold, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Galaxy Watch6 Small 40 mm comes in Graphite and Gold. Large 44 mm comes in Graphite and Silver. The Samsung table prints Sliver for Silver.

Segment

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Smartwatch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Maker category: Galaxy Watch6, the mainstream model next to Galaxy Watch6 Classic.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

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40, 44mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung sizes: Small 40 mm and Large 44 mm. Galaxy Watch6 Classic is a separate product and is not stored.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Round1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Maker text: the signature circle frame.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Primary housing is fibre-reinforced polymer. Bezel metal is recorded separately in material description, not substituted for housing.

Aluminium3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Same row: AL (Armor Aluminum).

Case material (as published)

Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Anodised aluminium bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Armor Aluminum3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table, Galaxy Watch6 column: Material AL (Armor Aluminum).

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height42.2Width42.2Thickness11.1mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Height40.4Width38.8Thickness9mm(1.6 × 1.5 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Product Specifications: 44 mm 42.8 x 44.4 x 9.0 mm and 40 mm 38.8 x 40.4 x 9.0 mm. Footnote: measured without health sensors. The Samsung US support table lists 40.4 x 38.8 x 9.0 for the 40 mm model, so the first figure is the height.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Samsung Mobile Press tech specs repeat the launch table. Footnote 1: dimensions measured without health sensors.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

26g(0.9 oz)2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

28.7g(1 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Product Specifications: 44 mm 33.3 g, 40 mm 28.7 g. Footnote: measured without band. Base is the 40 mm model.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table. Footnote 2: weight measured without band.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

36g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Maker publishes body 26 g and 36 g with included silicone band. Neither is shipping/package mass.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Swim 5 ATM, pressure equivalent to 50 m. It is not a supported scuba depth or dive-mode claim.

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 34: water resistant up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes under the 5ATM rating. Not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities.

Water resistance standard

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ISO 22810:20104Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dutch manual, Water and dust resistance: 5ATM, tested 10 minutes in fresh water at 50 m under ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 under IEC 60529 and IP6X dust. Rev. 1.0, 08/2023.

Dust and water rating

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IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs durability: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. Footnote: IP68 dust and fresh water to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: IPX8 and IP6X, which together are IP68.

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs durability: MIL-STD-810H. The maker states conformity, which is not a guarantee against all tests.

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published operating range. Separate 0 to 45 C charging range is not stored as operation.

Min0Max35°C4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: recommended use temperature between 0 and 35 degrees C. The BP and ECG ambient range of 12 to 40 C is not stored.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Published AMOLED. No LTPO panel, refresh limits or peak brightness inferred.

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Super AMOLED.

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Super AMOLED with Full Color Always On Display.

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

1.3in(3.3 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm) 480x480 and 40 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm) 432x432.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 40 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm), 44 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm).

Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

432 × 432px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 480x480 and 40 mm 432x432.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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330ppi3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Display Resolution 480x480 at 327 PPI and 432x432 at 330 PPI, both 2,000 nits. 44 mm is 327 and 40 mm is 330.

Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout labels a touch screen.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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2,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release text: peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: 2,000 nits for both sizes.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Full Color Always On Display.

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Platform

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Platform

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Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) and One UI 5 Watch.

OS at launch

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Wear OS 41Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wear OS 4.

Software

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One UI 8 Watch6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform: Android Wear OS 4, upgradable to 6.0, One UI Watch 8. The Samsung firmware note lists Wear OS 6.

Latest OS

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Wear OS 65Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R930/027501230823/fra-ca.htmlRead 10 October 2026Samsung software update notes for Galaxy Watch6 (SM-R930): build R930XXS2CZF5, Android version B (AndroidWear 6.0), release date 2026-07-06. Checked on the access date.

Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Android 10 or higher and more than 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Galaxy phones get the full health features.

Phone requirement

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Launch: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Health app 6.22 or later for the launch health features.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs compatibility: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory, and a phone with Google Mobile Services (footnote 35). Footnote 1: the launch health features need Samsung Health 6.22 or later.

App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: new apps from Google Calendar and Gmail, exclusive to Wear OS, plus WhatsApp, Peloton and MyFitnessPal.

Voice assistants

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Bixby4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Bixby, started by holding the Home button or by Hi Bixby. No other assistant is in this launch manual.

Chipset

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Samsung Exynos W9301Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz. The Samsung US support table prints Exynos W920 for the Watch6, a conflict. The launch release and GSMArena say W930.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz.

Process

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5nm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform: Exynos W930 (5 nm).

CPU cores

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21Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Dual-Core.

CPU configuration

AGarmin Vivoactive 5

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BSamsung Galaxy Watch6

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A55	1.4

Source6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform CPU: dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A55.

Max CPU clock

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1.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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Mali-G686Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform GPU: Mali-G68.

Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

16GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (4th generation)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 20267Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis).

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware comparison says Vivoactive 5 fourth-generation HR sensor is not ECG capable. Not inferred from app absence.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: existing electrocardiogram monitoring. The ECG app is not for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 (footnote 9).3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table lists ECG for the Watch6.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual contents list Samsung Health blood oxygen. Wellness feature, not for diagnosis.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors list a Temperature Sensor. Release: track skin temperature during the night for insights including menstrual cycle tracking.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Calibrated with a cuff3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Health HR, IHRN, ECG, BP, BIA. BP availability varies by country. The manual says the BP needs a cuff calibration and repeats it every 28 days.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Body: blood pressure monitor. ECG certified.

Body composition sensor

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. Release: Body Composition. Not intended to diagnose a medical condition (footnote 6).

Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Accelerometer.

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Gyro Sensor.

Barometric altimeter

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact comparison explicitly no barometric altimeter. No gyroscope negative inferred from absence in maker list.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Barometer.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Geomagnetic Sensor.

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Light Sensor.

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact current health rows and original launch corroborate continuous HR, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, advanced sleep, stress and women health. Sleep stages explicitly in original manual. Pulse Ox and ECG, where present, are country-restricted. No training readiness or skin-temperature ovulation algorithm inferred.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, Body composition1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification checks for AFib in the background, Sleep Score and Sleep Coaching, Body Composition and temperature-based cycle tracking. Heart rate alerts, sleep stages and stress are in the manual. Age, phone and country limits apply. Personalized Heart Rate Zone, Track Run and Custom Workout have no matching option and are not stored.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual contents: heart rate with high and low heart rate alerts, sleep with four stages (Awake, REM, Light, Deep), stress, body composition, cycle tracking and blood oxygen.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact current capability rows and manual activity chapters. Move IQ can auto-start timed walking/running after configured thresholds. Swimming is corroborated by recording chapters. Straight-line Back to Start does not establish TracBack or course-following.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: automatic workout detection, and pool and open-water swimming workouts. VO2 max, training load and running power are not listed.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

Not available

Not available

Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

Not available

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Wireless Sensors table, printed page 53. Only supported schema enum categories are stored. Additional published golf-club, eBike, light, radar and tempe accessories are not mapped because the schema has no corresponding enum slots. These are optional accessories, not built-in sensors or box items.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: Fall Detection can gauge a fall, even while sleeping, and alerts an emergency contact.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: after a hard impact the watch detects a fall, vibrates, and sends an SOS to emergency contacts if there is no response in 60 seconds.

Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Assistance sends message/LiveTrack/GPS to configured emergency contacts through paired phone and Garmin Connect. Phone data plan and coverage required. App does not contact emergency services on behalf of user.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Sending an SOS. Press-based SOS shares location with emergency contacts.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current LiveTrack chapter, configured sharing and connected phone required. Generic activity incident detection is not stored as all-day fall detection or vehicle crash detection. It is disabled in wheelchair mode.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact published satellite-system sensor list. All-Systems runtime does not establish dual-frequency hardware.

GPS (L1), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: GPS Single Frequency L1. GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo are in the launch specs.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact GNSS section explicitly multi-GNSS but no multiband. Satellite-system count is separate.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: GPS Single Frequency L1 for the Watch6. The Watch7 has dual frequency L1+L5.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Not available

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth version

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5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes8Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026The same bundle lists IEEE 802.11b/g/n tests, so a Wi-Fi radio is fitted.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 48Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker 195-page regulatory bundle. February 2026 cover explicitly Vivoactive 5/A04724 with IEEE 802.11b/g/n. July 2023 original hardware report Product Model table and Wi-Fi tests corroborate architecture. Tested channels are 2.4 GHz. No Bluetooth version inferred from modulation.

Wi-Fi 46Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band. That is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz8Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Not available

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: LTE, with footnote 33: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.

Network

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LTE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: LTE only. No 5G.

4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes6Press releasegarmin.com/vi-VN/newsroom/press-release/news-2023-nov-garminpay-releaseRead 5 October 2026Original maker Vietnamese Garmin Pay launch explicitly lists Venu 3 series and vivoactive 5 among NFC-integrated watches. Supports radio architecture, not regional transit-card services or universal bank compatibility.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: NFC.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 20: Samsung Wallet. Availability varies by market and paired phone.

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Samsung Wallet1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 20: the availability of Samsung Wallet and its features varies by market and paired smartphone.

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

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Audio

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Speaker

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review says beeper only, no normal speaker/microphone for voice calls. A notification buzzer is not counted as playback speaker.

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Feedback Mic., Speaker, Motor (Vertical).

Microphones

Not available

14Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout labels one Microphone. The speaker and pressure vent are separate.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Cellular or phone4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: calls use the watch microphone and speaker. LTE models make calls without the phone and Bluetooth models need the paired phone.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Music plays tracks stored on the watch, through the watch speaker or Bluetooth earbuds.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

24Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

24Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout lists two buttons, the Home (power) button and the Back button. Both also carry the electrical bio sensor.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Action button, Back (Menu) button4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact named operating controls from Overview, printed page 1. Action and Back (Menu) buttons. No names from newer watch manuals borrowed.

Home button, Back button4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout names Home and Back buttons.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

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None4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026No crown in the layout. The Watch6 has a touch ring and the Watch6 Classic has a rotating ring.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Touch4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual Ring section: the Galaxy Watch6 has a touch ring, the Classic has a physical rotating ring. A touch ring is swiped, not rotated.

Gestures

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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300mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 425 mAh and 40 mm 300 mAh. Samsung does not say whether this is rated or typical.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 44 mm 425 mAh, 40 mm 300 mAh.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Vivoactive 5

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	504
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	17
GPS, all systems with music	No	8

Source4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Specifications/Battery Life Information for Vivoactive 5, printed page 74. The 11-day smartwatch mode includes activity tracking and continuous wrist heart rate. All durations are maker up-to maxima. Always On is a separate 5-day claim. Battery saver, GPS-only, all-systems GNSS and all-systems with music have separate rows. Actual duration depends on notifications, GPS, connected sensors and other enabled features. No sibling-model runtime transferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch6

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: battery (typical) up to 40 hours with Always On Display off and up to 30 hours with it on. Footnote: actual battery life varies. The same figures apply to both sizes. Not a solar claim.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: up to 40 hours (Always On Display off) and up to 30 hours (Always On Display on), typical.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

264h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

120h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Proprietary wireless charger1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: WPC-based wireless charging. Samsung tested with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900). Stored as proprietary wireless like the Galaxy Watch7 file because Qi interoperability is not established.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual chapter on charging the battery with the wireless charger.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Wireless charging with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable. Samsung tested charge time with the 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), which is sold separately. The adapter rating does not establish the power the watch accepts.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 31: testing with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), sold separately. Charge time varies.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging).

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge time8 minUse time8 h1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: with just eight minutes of fast charge, users can add eight additional hours for sleep tracking. Footnote 18: phone within 2 feet of the user with snore detection enabled. The workload is sleep tracking.

Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

20mm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Body: compatible with standard 20mm straps.

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: new one-click bands let users mix and match watch bands.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

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Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Vivoactive 5

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
125	190

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Included silicone band wrist range. No optional replacement-band range inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch6

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

IPH-047248Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A04724 original report 2023-032 cover page 2 of combined PDF explicitly IPH-04724. No accessory FCC identifier copied.

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.38W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU limb SAR 0.38 W/kg from manual. Torso 1.05 is not substituted.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Vivoactive 5, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact per-SKU In the Box tab lists watch, USB-C charging/data cable and documentation. Complete list has no mains adapter. Proprietary four-pin watch connector is not USB-C on watch.

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Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 31: the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) is sold separately.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-101Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-101Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact maker NZ public GarminAppBootstrap Specs tab for each represented SKU, including CSS yes/no cells. No standalone maker PDF datasheet found.

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Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdf4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact current original maker Vivoactive 5 Owner Manual, 90 pages. Product-specific hardware, feature, charging, safety, sensor and runtime sections checked. No sibling-model data borrowed.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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