Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm vs Samsung Gear SportSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is 0.4mm wider, 0.2mm shorter, 1.8mm thinner and 16.5g lighter than the Samsung Gear Sport. Both are circular.
Measured against the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm.
- Case width
- 43.3mmbaseGalaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm42.9mm−0.4mmGear Sport
- Lug-to-lug
- 44.4mmbaseGalaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm44.6mm+0.2mmGear Sport
- Thickness
- 9.8mmbaseGalaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm11.6mm+1.8mmGear Sport
- Weight
- 33.5gbaseGalaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm50g+16.5gGear Sport
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Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
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Gear Sport
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 47–64mm 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 Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm and Samsung Gear Sport share a near-identical 43.3mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is the slimmer of the two (9.8mm vs 11.6mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm feels lighter (33.5g vs 50g, case only).
Among the 265 43mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is thinner than 98%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Among the 311 43mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Gear Sport is thinner than 86%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGalaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm | SamsungGear Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43.3mm | 42.9mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 44.4mm | 44.6mm |
| Thickness | 9.8mm | 11.6mm |
| Weight | 33.5g | 50g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.4 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 1.6 days | 3 days |
| Battery power | 410 mAh | 300 mAh |
| Has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
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 Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm43.3mm × 44.4mm · 9.8mm thick
- Samsung Gear Sport42.9mm × 44.6mm · 11.6mm thick
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm vs Samsung Gear Sport on a wrist
Put Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm and Samsung Gear Sport 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 Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm — 43.3mm case, 44.4mm lug-to-lug, standing 9.8mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Gear Sport — 42.9mm case, 44.6mm lug-to-lug, standing 11.6mm 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 Gear Sport lasts 1.9× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm (3 days against 38.4 hours).
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mmSamsung Gear Sport
Smartwatch
1.6 days3 days
Full Specification Comparison
112 specs| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm | Samsung Gear Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 43.3 | 42.9 |
| height | 44.4 | 44.6 |
| volume | 18.84 cm³ | 22.19 cm³ |
| weight | 33.5 g | 50 g |
| thickness | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 450 x 450 px | 360 x 360 px |
| screen size | 1.4 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 330 ppi | 424 ppi |
| width of band | 20 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 | Yes | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | Yes |
| is designed for kids | — | No |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 1.6 days | 3 days |
| battery power | 410 mAh | 300 mAh |
| has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | — |
| Has a solar power battery | No | — |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| charge time | — | 2.6 hours |
| 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 | — |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | — |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| RAM | 1.5GB | 0.77GB |
| CPU speed | 2 x 1.18 GHz | 2 x 1 GHz |
| release date | 2022-08-10 | 2017-08-30 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | — |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | — |
| internal storage | 16GB | 4GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | — |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | — |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | Yes | — |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | — |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | No | — |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | — |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | — |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | — |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | 1 eSIM | — |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports ANT+ | No | — |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| has a cellular module | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | — |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | — |
| has an external memory slot | 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Predicts ovulation | 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 | Yes | — |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | No | — |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | — |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | — |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
Sits best on wrists ~47–63mm wide (≈ 12.6–16.8cm circumference).
Samsung Gear Sport
Sits best on wrists ~47–64mm wide (≈ 12.6–17.1cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm bigger than the Samsung Gear Sport?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is bigger — 43.3mm vs 42.9mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm or the Samsung Gear Sport?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm suits wrists around 47–63mm wide, and the Samsung Gear Sport around 47–64mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 - Wi-Fi · 44mm and Samsung Gear Sport 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.