Samsung has announced the newest addition to its smartwatch batting order with the Galaxy Watch FE . But how does it compare to Apple ’s entry - story wearable – the Apple Watch SE ?
The Galaxy Watch FE is Samsung ’s entry - level offering , with Samsung suggest it ’s “ ideal for those looking to begin their journey to improve their overall wellness with comprehensive insight ” .
With this in mind , we ’ve compare the specs of the Galaxy Watch FE to Apple ’s most affordable smartwatch , theApple Watch SE 2 , so you could see where the two devices take issue .
Wear OS vs watchOS
The fundamental difference between the two smartwatches come from their respective operating organization . The Galaxy Watch FE is Android - powered and runs on Wear OS powered by Samsung interface , whereas the Watch SE 2 is part of the Apple ecosystem and streamlet on watchOS .
The Watch SE 2 require an iPhone for both the initial setup and for unremarkable use and will not of course work out with any Android smartphone . While other Galaxy watches are compatible with iPhones , Samsung has tell that the Galaxy Watch FE is only compatible with gadget running on Android 11.0 or high .
Both operating systems allow approach to outside apps through their respective App Stores and have customisable interfaces too .
Both work as health and fitness trackers
Primarily health and fitness tracker , both the Galaxy Watch FE and Apple Watch SE boast similar tracking features . first off , the two smartwatches allow users to track more than 100 physical exertion , from yoga to swim and proffer entree to their respected Samsung and Apple Health apps to show utile brainwave .
The two watches can also cross and monitor affection charge per unit , and will alert users if any irregularities are find .
Both the Galaxy Watch FE and Apple Watch SE also have a useful detector which detect a fall and will send out an emergency SOS .
The Apple Watch SE has a consecrate mental wellbeing feature with the Mindfulness app , which allows you to document how you feel either at that moment or during the 24-hour interval . you could then stand for this data with your eternal rest and practice habits too .
The Apple Watch SE 2 is available in two sizes
The Apple Watch SE 2 comes in a choice of two size : 40 mm and 44 mm . The heavy 44 mm is designed to agree 140 - 245 millimetre radiocarpal joint whereas the smaller should fit 130 - 200 mm wrists . The 44 mm also admit a slightly larger screen size ( 44 millimeter x 38 mm compared to 40 mm x 34 mm ) .
Unlike the Apple Watch SE and other Galaxy smartwatches , the Galaxy Watch FE is currently only available in 40 mm .
Both are water resistant
The Apple Watch SE 2 has a water opposition evaluation of 500 metres under ISO standard , which essentially mean it can be used for shallow - body of water activeness like float in a pool or the ocean . However the Watch SE wo n’t survive a immersion below shallow depth , so should be nullify for sports such as scuba diving .
Similarly , Samsung explains the Watch FE is not suitable for diving or in high spirits - press water activities , but does boast an IP68 rating which means it ’s protect against dust and can last a immersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 bit .
Galaxy Watch FE is cheaper
Although the difference is negligible , the Galaxy Watch FE is cheaper with an RRP of £ 199/$199.99/€219 . The Apple Watch SE 2 starts at £ 219/$249/€279 for the 40 millimeter size of it and jumps to £ 249/$279/€309 for 44 mm .
