Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition 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

Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 41 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 55 g 48.2 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Stainless steel
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email 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
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 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 Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 38 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Leather
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White -
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S1 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 120 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R850
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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