In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Tizen OS 5.5 | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 41 mm | - |
| Height | 42.5 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 48.2 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 42.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver | Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Kilim Single Tour |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Deployment buckle |
| Band Material | Leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | Orange | Noir |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB |
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| User Memory | 4.3 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | S9 SiP |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 120 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| SAR Value | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.15 W/kg (head) 1.52 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R850 | A2982 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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