First question - what phone do you have. The Galaxy Watch9 doesn't work with an iPhone, the Apple Watch doesn't work with Android.
Short answer
Galaxy Watch9 44 mm - Snapdragon Wear Elite, 1.47" 480×480, sapphire, IP68, thinner and cheaper. Apple Watch Series 12 46 mm - S11, up to 24 h, Ceramic Shield 2.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm Bluetooth | Apple Watch Series 12 46mm GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.47", Super AMOLED, 480×480 | OLED, 416×496 |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite | Apple S11 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM / 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | — | up to 24 h |
| Battery | 445 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H | 50 m / IP6X |
| OS | Wear OS 7 | watchOS 27 |
| Compatibility | Android 13+, Google Mobile Services | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 27 |
| Dimensions, weight | 46.0×43.7×8.6 mm, 34 g | 46×40×9.7 mm, 39.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Compatibility
Galaxy - Android 13+ with Google services. Apple - iPhone 11 and newer.
Display and case
1.47" 480×480, 8.6 mm and 34 g vs 416×496, 9.7 mm and 39.5 g.
Protection
5 ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H vs 50 m and IP6X.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For Android - Galaxy Watch9 44 mm.
- For iPhone - Apple Watch Series 12 46 mm.
FAQ
Is there NFC for payments?
Yes, on both.
Is there SpO2?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy Watch9 44 mm.