Watch 38mm (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

Watch 38mm (1st gen)

83/ 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 Watch 38mm (1st gen)?

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Watch 38mm (1st gen)

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

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Watch 38mm	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	1,500 mAh	590 mAh	+1,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	1.5"	1.5"	1.5"
Chassis Weight	150g	605g	150g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Watch 38mm (1st gen):

✓455g lighter chassis (150g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 1,500 mAh battery capacity (+910 mAh more capacity)
✓1.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

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

✓$9350 lower launch MSRP ($649 vs $9999)
✓1.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Watch 38mm (1st gen)	Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
os	Feature phone	Wear OS 5 Powered by Samsung with One UI 6 Watch
soc	Apple S1	—
ram gb	1	—
display	OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 1.5" (340x272) 290 PPI	1.5-inch Super AMOLED (480x480, 327 PPI), Always-On Display, Sapphire Crystal Glass, up to 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness
weight g	150	—
dimensions	—	47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1 mm
battery mah	1500	—
connectivity	nfc: true, wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth: 4.0, LE	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	2014-01-01	—
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 Watch 38mm (1st gen):

Larger battery capacity: 1,500 mAh (+910 mAh more) · Lighter body: 150g (455g lighter in hand)

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

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 83.0 · Lower launch price: $649 (save $Infinity)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Watch 38mm (1st gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Which is better: Watch 38mm (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 Watch 38mm (1st gen) (83.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 83.0 and Lower launch price: $649 (save $Infinity).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Watch 38mm (1st gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

Watch 38mm (1st gen) is equipped with a 1.5-inch display and 1500 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 Watch 38mm (1st gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Watch 38mm (1st gen) achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) scores 94/100.

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