Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 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
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
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, 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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 4 GB 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size 750 MB 1 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Capacity 270 mAh 247 mAh
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
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Wireless charging dock
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
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