Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 5.5 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 41 mm 41.5 mm
Height 42.5 mm 41.5 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 48.2 g 46.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
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, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
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 MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Case Size 41 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver Black | Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Band Type Band Ridge sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Black | White
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Storage Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
User Memory 4.3 GB 7.6 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
RAM Size 1 GB 1.5 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Capacity 247 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 120 hours 40 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 WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 SM-R885F
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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