Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 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 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 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
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width - 41 mm
Height - 42.5 mm
Depth - 11.3 mm
Weight - 48.2 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, 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 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, 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 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 Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 47 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
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 Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 64 MB 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 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
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 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 - 2-year warranty
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