Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$27899$37899Samsung Galaxy Watch is 140% cheaper
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth track calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth track sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth have heart rate tracking
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth track elevation, climbing stairs or floors
Stress Yes NoSamsung Galaxy Watch provides all-day stress level tracking
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Glonass Yes No
Navigation No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has onboard GPS navigation
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yes NoOnly Samsung Galaxy Watch offers phone-free music
Weather Yes Yes*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control Yes YesBoth allow control phone calls
Camera Control No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration7 days3 daysSamsung Galaxy Watch battery life is about 2.3 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery
Wireless Charging Yes No

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes No
IP Rating5 АТМIP68
Weight63 grams59 gramsSamsung Gear S3 Classic is 4.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayAMOLEDOLED Screen
Display Size1.3 inches1,3 inches
Screen Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Gorilla glass Yes Yes*Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac No NoBoth don't compatible MAC OS X devices
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes YesBoth have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection
NFC Yes YesBoth have NFC (Near Field Communication Features
ANT+ No NoBoth don't provide ANT+ wireless technology
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