In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 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 Watch6 Classic |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | Android 10 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | 33.3 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Height | 38.6 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Black | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, 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 | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 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 Watch6 Classic |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 43 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | - |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Hybrid eco-leather |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Black | Silver |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | S3 | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | - |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |
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