In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Tizen OS 5.5 | WatchOS 7 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS 14 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 41 mm | - |
| Height | 42.5 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 48.2 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 41.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Titanium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | 44 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver | Space black titanium | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Leather link |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Magnetic closure |
| Band Material | Leather | Roux Granada leather |
| Band Colour | - | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 4.3 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | S6 |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 120 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| SAR Value | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 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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