Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | 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 | 39.5 mm | 41 mm |
Height | 39.5 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 11.3 mm |
Weight | 25 g | 48.2 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, 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 | Automatic exercise recognition | 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 |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | 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 | 1.1" | 1.2" |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | 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 |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | 4.3 GB |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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RAM Size | 0.75 GB | 1 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Capacity | 230 mAh | 247 mAh |
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Battery Life | 45 hours | 120 hours |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Wireless charging dock |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
SAR Value | - | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | SM-R850 |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |