In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 6 | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | 41 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 10.74 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 30.8 g | 48.2 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 41 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Leather |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S5 | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 120 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R850 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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