- The Galaxy Watch 9 starts at $380 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, while the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $399 for the 42mm GPS model.
- The Galaxy Watch 9 is 8.6mm thick and weighs 31.5/34g, while the Apple Watch Series 11 is 9.7mm thick and weighs 30.3/37.8g.
- The Galaxy Watch 9 uses a Super AMOLED display with 3,000 nits brightness, while the Apple Watch Series 11 uses an LTP03 OLED Retina display with 2,000 nits brightness.
- The Galaxy Watch 9 offers up to 30 hours with always-on display and 40 hours without, while the Apple Watch Series 11 offers up to 24 hours normally and 38 hours in Low Power mode.
- The Galaxy Watch 9 uses Bluetooth 6.0 and a 4G LTE radio, while the Apple Watch Series 11 uses Bluetooth 5.3 and a 5G radio.
- The Galaxy Watch 9 introduces a Heart Health Score and a new fitness guide, while the Apple Watch Series 11 can alert users to signs of hypertension.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have been launched, with the Galaxy Watch 9 directly competing against Apple's Watch Series 11. The Galaxy Watch 9 is priced from $380 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, while the Series 11 starts at $399 for the aluminum 42mm GPS version.1234567891011121314
Both watches feature advanced displays, with the Galaxy Watch 9 utilizing a Super AMOLED screen at a resolution of 438-by-438 pixels for the 40mm model, and 480-by-480 pixels for the 44mm. In contrast, the Series 11 has an LTP03 OLED Retina display with resolutions of 446 by 374 pixels for the 42mm and 496 by 416 pixels for the 46mm model.
In terms of battery life, the Galaxy Watch 9 can last up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled, and up to 40 hours with it off. The Series 11, however, offers up to 24 hours of life, extending to 38 hours in Low Power mode.
Both devices include health tracking features, with the Galaxy Watch 9 offering a Heart Health Score and fitness goal guidance, while the Series 11 can alert users to signs of hypertension. The Galaxy Watch 9 supports Bluetooth 6.0 and 4G LTE, while the Series 11 features Bluetooth 5.3 and a power-efficient 5G radio.
“The Galaxy Watch 9 starts at $380 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, undercutting the $399 Apple Watch Series 11. It also features a Super AMOLED display with 3,000 nits brightness, surpassing the Series 11's 2,000-nit LTPO3 OLED Retina screen.”
