In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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 Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS | Tizen OS 5.5 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Width | 40 mm | 41 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 10.9 mm | 11.3 mm |
Weight | 26 g | 48.2 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 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 | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Leather |
Band Colour | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver | - |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
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User Memory | 1.4 GB | 4.3 GB |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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RAM Size | 768 MB | 1 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Capacity | 247 mAh | 247 mAh |
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Battery Life | - | 120 hours |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Smart Caddi | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
SAR Value | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R830 | SM-R850 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |