Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $37299 | $37899 | Both have the same price |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both measure heart rate |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | You can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Fenix 5 |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | Yes | Both count your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | Yes | Both have move reminders |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Navigation | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 5 has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | Yes | Samsung Gear S3 Classic has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
Battery |
| Duration | 14 days | 3 days | Garmin Fenix 5 battery life is about 4.7 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | |
| IP Rating | 10 ATM | IP68 | |
| Weight | 85 grams | 59 grams | Samsung Gear S3 Classic is 26.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | OLED Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,2 inches | 1,3 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels
|
360 x 360 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
| Gorilla glass | No | Yes | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 5 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Both have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection |
| NFC | No | Yes | Only Samsung Gear S3 Classic has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Fenix 5 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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