In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | Tizen OS 4.0 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 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 | 39.5 mm |
| Height | 38.6 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 g | 25 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Automatic exercise recognition |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.1" |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 1.5 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| RAM Size | - | 0.75 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S3 | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 230 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 45 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Power adapter, wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R500 |
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