Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 46 mm -
Height 49 mm -
Depth 12.9 mm -
Weight 57 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26.4 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, making a call Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Super AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos 7270 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 380 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R770 A2722
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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