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Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Apple

Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)

81/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

92/ 100

Launch MSRP$649 USD

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) BETTER THAN Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)?

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Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Apple Watch	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	250 mAh	590 mAh	+590 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	1.65"	1.5"	1.65"
Chassis Weight	69g	605g	69g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen):

✓536g lighter chassis (69g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓1.65" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm):

✓$9350 lower launch MSRP ($649 vs $9999)
✓Larger 590 mAh battery capacity (+340 mAh more capacity)
✓1.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
os	watchOS 1.0, up to watchOS 4.3.2	Wear OS 5 Powered by Samsung with One UI 6 Watch
soc	Apple S1	—
ram gb	0.5	—
cameras	None	—
display	Retina OLED, 450 nits (peak) 1.65" (390x312 pixels) 303 PPI	1.5-inch Super AMOLED (480x480, 327 PPI), Always-On Display, Sapphire Crystal Glass, up to 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness
weight g	69	—
dimensions	—	47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1 mm
os version	1.0	—
battery mah	250	—
connectivity	—	Standalone 4G LTE cellular eSIM, Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC Samsung Pay / Google Wallet
release date	2015-07-01	—
storage options gb	8	—
gps	—	Dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5) for pinpoint trail and marathon tracking
ram	—	2GB RAM
weight	—	60.5 g (rugged titanium frame)
battery	—	590 mAh capacity (up to 100 hours in Power Saving mode, 48 hours Exercise Power Saving mode)
storage	—	32GB Internal Storage
charging	—	WPC-based wireless fast charging (10W)
materials	—	Aerospace-grade Grade 4 Titanium cushion frame with marine band
processor	—	Samsung Exynos W1000 (3nm, 5-core CPU: 1x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55)
durability	—	10 ATM (100m ocean swim/dive) + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H certified, built-in 86dB emergency safety siren
health sensors	—	Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal ECG + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis BIA), Temperature Sensor, Sleep Apnea, AGEs Index tracking
Launch MSRP	Price on request	$649 USD

Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen):

Lighter body: 69g (536g lighter in hand)

When to choose Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm):

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 81.0 · Larger battery capacity: 590 mAh (+340 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Which is better: Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.0/100 compared to Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) (81.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 81.0 and Larger battery capacity: 590 mAh (+340 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) is equipped with a 1.65-inch display and 250 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) features a 1.5-inch display and 590 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Apple Watch Edition 42mm (1st gen) achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) scores 94/100.

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