In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition 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 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 47 mm | 41 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 62 g | 48.2 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, 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 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Whitestone | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 8 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 80 day(s) | 120 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R850 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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