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Galaxy Watch 5 — 2022 · Fitness + health
Samsung

Galaxy Watch 5

2022 · Fitness + health

82
/ 100
From $279
VS
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic wins by 3
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic — 2023 · Fitness + health
Samsung

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

2023 · Fitness + health

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Watch 5 lands at 82 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic at 85. That puts Galaxy Watch 6 Classic ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy Watch 5 if…

  • Multi-day fitness tracking
  • GPS + heart rate
  • Notification mirroring

Pick Galaxy Watch 6 Classic if…

  • Multi-day fitness tracking
  • GPS + heart rate
  • Notification mirroring
Galaxy Watch 5 82
vs
85 Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Score breakdown

Galaxy Watch 5
82
battery 72
display 88
fitness 82
health 80
durability 86
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
85
battery 72
display 88
fitness 85
health 83
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy Watch 5 versus Galaxy Watch 6 Classic — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy Watch 5 Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Release year
2022
2023

Galaxy Watch 5

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • Battery life varies dramatically
  • Companion phone required
  • Screen-on drains battery

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • Battery life varies dramatically
  • Companion phone required
  • Screen-on drains battery

FAQ: Galaxy Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Which is better, Galaxy Watch 5 or Galaxy Watch 6 Classic? +

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy Watch 5 worth the price? +

At $279, Galaxy Watch 5 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in display.

Is Galaxy Watch 6 Classic worth the price? +

At $399, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in display.

Does Galaxy Watch 5 or Galaxy Watch 6 Classic last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.