In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. 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 Watch4 Classic |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 33.3 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Height | 38.6 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 g | 46.5 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, 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 oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, 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 | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 396 x 396 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Black | Silver |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Ridge sport band |
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| 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 | Black | White |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.6 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 1.5 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S3 | Exynos W920 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.18 GHz |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 40 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Wireless PowerShare |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R885F |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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