Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 46 mm -
Height 49 mm -
Depth 12.9 mm -
Weight 57 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, making a call Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Super AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Kilim Single Tour
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Orange | Noir
STORAGE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Samsung Apple
CPU Type Exynos 7270 S9 SiP
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 380 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S3 Classic Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R770 A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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