Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Garmin Venu Sq. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 37 mm |
Height | 42.5 mm | 40.6 mm |
Depth | 11.3 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 48.2 g | 37.6 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
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, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | 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 |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Case Size | 41 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | - | Metallic orchid aluminium |
Case Details | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | - |
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User Memory | 4.3 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 120 hours | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
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 | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R850 | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |