Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Garmin fēnix 6. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 46 mm -
Height 49 mm -
Depth 12.9 mm -
Weight 57 g -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, making a call Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size 46 mm 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Silver Silver
BAND Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
RAM Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 7270 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 380 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R770 -
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