Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mmSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm is 2.5mm wider, 0.5mm shorter, 2.1mm thicker and 4g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm. Both are circular.
Measured against the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm.
- Case width
- 49mmbaseGalaxy Watch - 46mm46.5mm−2.5mmGalaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46mmbaseGalaxy Watch - 46mm46.5mm+0.5mmGalaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
- Thickness
- 13mmbaseGalaxy Watch - 46mm10.9mm−2.1mmGalaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
- Weight
- 63gbaseGalaxy Watch - 46mm59g−4gGalaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
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Galaxy Watch - 46mm
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Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 48–66mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm wears larger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm (49mm vs 46.5mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm is the slimmer of the two (10.9mm vs 13mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm feels lighter (59g vs 63g, case only).
The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 27 49mm watches in the database.
Among the 149 47mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm is thinner than 90%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGalaxy Watch - 46mm | SamsungGalaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 49mm | 46.5mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 46mm | 46.5mm |
| Thickness | 13mm | 10.9mm |
| Weight | 63g | 59g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 3 days | 1.6 days |
| Battery power | 472 mAh | 425 mAh |
| Has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
Hover a row to highlight that measurement in the schematics below.
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works for every watch whether or not it has a photo.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm49mm × 46mm · 13mm thick
- Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm46.5mm · 10.9mm thick
Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm on a wrist
Put Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm — 49mm case, standing 13mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm — 46.5mm case, standing 10.9mm off the wrist.
Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.
See them on a wrist in 3DCase shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm lasts 1.9× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm (3 days against 38.4 hours).
Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mmSamsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
Smartwatch
3 days1.6 days
Full Specification Comparison
118 specs| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 49 | 46.5 |
| height | 46 | 46.5 |
| volume | 29.3 cm³ | 23.57 cm³ |
| weight | 63 g | 59 g |
| thickness | 13 | 10.9 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 360 x 360 px | 480 x 480 px |
| screen size | 1.3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 391 ppi | 453 ppi |
| width of band | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | Yes |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | No |
| maximum altitude | — | 20029 feet |
| is designed for kids | — | No |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 35 °C |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 2 hours | — |
| battery life | 3 days | 1.6 days |
| battery power | 472 mAh | 425 mAh |
| has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | No | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| RAM | 1.15GB | 2GB |
| CPU speed | 2 x 1.15 GHz | 2 x 1.4 GHz |
| release date | 2018-08-24 | 2023-07-26 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | 2 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 4GB | 16GB |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | — |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | No | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | — | No |
| measures VO2 max | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | No |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | 1 eSIM | 1 eSIM |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports ANT+ | No | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| has a cellular module | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has aptX | No | — |
| Has passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | No |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | — |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | No | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | No | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | No | No |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | No | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm
Sits best on wrists ~49–66mm wide (≈ 13.1–17.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm is bigger — 49mm vs 46.5mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm or the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm around 49–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Samsung Galaxy Watch - 46mm and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic - LTE · 47mm side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.