Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 5.5 Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 41 mm 40.4 mm
Height 42.5 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 48.2 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
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 Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 41 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather -
Band Colour - Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
User Memory 4.3 GB 7.5 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size 1 GB 1.5 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity 247 mAh 284 mAh
Battery Life 120 hours 40 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 WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software - Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 SM-R900
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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