Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 45 mm | 41 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 48.2 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
| Modes | Stealth mode | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 8 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
| RAM | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 120 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R850 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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