Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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 Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Width 39.5 mm 41 mm
Height 39.5 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 25 g 48.2 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Leather
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 4 GB 8 GB
User Memory 1.5 GB 4.3 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size 0.75 GB 1 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Capacity 230 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 45 hours 120 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s)
Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 90 hour(s)
Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s)
Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards WPC WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, 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)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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