Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Tizen OS
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 40 mm
Height 49 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.9 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 57 g 26 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
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, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, making a call Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications - SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
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 Active 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
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 Active 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium
BAND Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver
STORAGE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 4 GB
User Memory - 1.4 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
RAM Size 768 MB 768 MB
CPU Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 7270 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Capacity 380 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 4 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S3 Classic Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
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 Smart Caddi
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R770 SM-R830
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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