Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 5.5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 41 mm -
Height 42.5 mm -
Depth 11.3 mm -
Weight 48.2 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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 Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface 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 receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
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 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 41 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver Slate grey
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 8 GB 12 GB
User Memory 4.3 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
RAM Size 1 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life 120 hours -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Charging cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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