In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S3 Frontier and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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 Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Tizen OS | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 46 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 49 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 12.9 mm | 15.4 mm |
| Weight | 63 g | 65 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| 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, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Find phone function, making a call | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Case Size | 46 mm | 42 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | Black | White | Rose gold | Silver |
| BAND | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 145-217 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Black | Sea foam |
| STORAGE | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| RAM Size | 768 MB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 7270 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 380 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 4 day(s) | 7 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R760 | - |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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