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Watch Edition 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 Edition 38mm (1st gen)

Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen)
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Buy on Amazon↗
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)
92/ 100
Launch MSRP$649 USD
Buy on Amazon↗
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) BETTER THAN Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen)?

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Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORWatch EditionSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity1,500 mAh590 mAh+1,500 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size1.5"1.5"1.5"
Chassis Weight55g605g55g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen):
  • ✓550g lighter chassis (55g) 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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SpecificationWatch Edition 38mm (1st gen)Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
osFeature phoneWear OS 5 Powered by Samsung with One UI 6 Watch
socApple S1—
ram gb1—
displayOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 1.5" (340x272) 290 PPI1.5-inch Super AMOLED (480x480, 327 PPI), Always-On Display, Sapphire Crystal Glass, up to 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness
weight g55—
dimensions—47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1 mm
battery mah1500—
connectivitynfc: true, wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth: 4.0, LEStandalone 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 date2014-01-01—
storage options gb8—
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 MSRPPrice 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 Edition 38mm (1st gen):
Larger battery capacity: 1,500 mAh (+910 mAh more) · Lighter body: 55g (550g lighter in hand)
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm):
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 82.0 · Lower launch price: $649 (save $Infinity)
Quick Answers

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

Which is better: Watch Edition 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 Edition 38mm (1st gen) (82.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 82.0 and Lower launch price: $649 (save $Infinity).

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

Watch Edition 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 Edition 38mm (1st gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

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

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