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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

Wearables

Display

Display diagonal
1.10 in*
Display pixel density
302 ppi*
Resolution
360 × 360*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 360 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 360 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    1.10 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    360 px*
    Vertical pixels
    360 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Reported value 1: Exynos 9110 *
Reported value 2: Exynos 9110 (10 nm)*
Processor
Reported value 1: Dual-core 1.15 GHz*
Reported value 2: Dual-core 1.15 GHz Cortex-A53*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    1.15 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
4 GB, 768 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 768 MB RAM / 4 GB storage*
    Memory
    768 MB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Memory options

  • 768 MB*
    Capacity
    768 MB*

Storage options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
230 mAh*

Charging

  • Wireless*
    Technology
    Wireless*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Tizen OS 5.5*
Reported value 2: Tizen-based wearable OS 4.0*
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • barometer*
  • gyro*
  • heart rate*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm (1.56 x 1.56 x 0.41 in)*
Weight
25 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Rose Gold*
  • Sea Green*
  • Silver*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 35 fields
body weight
25 g (0.88 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    25*
    unit
    g*
    original
    25 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
1.1 inches, 9.2 cm (~58.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.1*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    1.1 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    9.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    9.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
360 x 360 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~302 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    360*
    y
    360*
    unit
    px*
    original
    360 x 360*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Always-on display*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Watch Active*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
Natural language commands and dictation*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Tizen-based wearable OS 4.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 9110*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.15 GHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.15*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.15 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
4 GB, 768 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    768*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    768 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 250 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Samsung Pay MIL-STD-810G 50m waterproof (IP68) Compatible with standard 20mm straps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    20mm*
    span
    • 75*
    • 79*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery charging
Qi wireless charging*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2019, February*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 230 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    230*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    230 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2019, April*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm (1.56 x 1.56 x 0.41 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10.5 mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.41*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.41 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 40 fields
Battery · Charging
Wireless*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 230 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Dimensions
39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm (1.56 x 1.56 x 0.41 in)*
Body · Features
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 50m) Compatible with standard 20mm straps MIL-STD-810G compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions*
Body · SIM
No*
Body · Weight
25 g (0.88 oz)*
Camera · Features
No*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
No*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3*
Display · Resolution
360 x 360 pixels (~302 ppi density)*
Display · Size
1.1 inches*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer*
Launch · Announced
2019, February. Released 2019, April*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Memory · Card slot
No*
Memory · Internal
4GB 768MB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green*
Misc · Models
SM-R500*
Historical price
About 210 EUR*
Network · EDGE
No*
Network · GPRS
No*
Network · Technology
No cellular connectivity*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 9110 (10 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Dual-core 1.15 GHz Cortex-A53*
Platform · GPU
Mali-T720*
Platform · OS
Tizen OS 5.5*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
No*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Charging
Wireless
Technology
Wireless*
Colors
Silver
Silver*
Black
Black*
Rose Gold
Rose Gold*
Sea Green
Sea Green*
Display
Display
Diagonal
1.1* in
Horizontal pixels
360* px
Vertical pixels
360* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Memory options
768 MB
Capacity
768.0* MB
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
768 MB RAM / 4 GB
Memory
768.0* MB
Capacity
4.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A53
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
1.15* GHz
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
heart rate
heart rate*
barometer
barometer*

* Provisional data