Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 5.5 WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS 15 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: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
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, ECG
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 Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
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
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
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 Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Type Super AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
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) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size 41 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 8 GB 32 GB
User Memory 4.3 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
RAM Size 1 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos 9110 S7
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
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)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP6X
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 A2473
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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