Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 30.5 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M/L |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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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 Series 6 (GPS) |
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| RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | S6 |
| Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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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 Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Magnetic charging cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| SAR Value | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 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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