Samsung Gear S3 Classic vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 Gear S3 Classic vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 40 mm
Height 49 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.9 mm 12.7 mm
Weight 57 g 40 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, making a call Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications - SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.1"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Silver Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
STORAGE Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 7270 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity 380 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S3 Classic Garmin vívoactive 4S
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, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R770 -
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