Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Classic 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 Gear S3 Classic vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 46 mm 41 mm
Height 49 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 12.9 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 57 g 48.2 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, 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, making a call 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, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S3 Classic 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)
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Leather
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 4 GB 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size 768 MB 1 GB
CPU Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 7270 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Capacity 380 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 4 day(s) 120 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock 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
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R770 SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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