Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 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 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 41 mm 42.5 mm
Height 42.5 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 48.2 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
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 Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
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 MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6 Classic
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 41 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver -
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour - Black | Silver
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
User Memory 4.3 GB 7.1 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size 1 GB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos W930
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Capacity 247 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 120 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock -
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 SM-R950
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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