Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 47 mm 41 mm
Height 47 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 60 g 48.2 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
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 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, PacePro pace guidance, 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, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes 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 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ 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 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 47 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 32 GB 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 48 day(s) 120 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 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 Sapphire Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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