Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 41.7 mm | 41 mm |
Height | 45.7 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 12.6 mm | 11.3 mm |
Weight | 49 g | 48.2 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function | 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 |
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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
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User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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RAM Size | 750 MB | 1 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Capacity | 270 mAh | 247 mAh |
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Battery Life | 4 day(s) | 120 hours |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 4 days Audio playback - up to 8.4 days |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
Standby Time | 6 days | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg | - |
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-R810 | SM-R850 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |