Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 36 mm 40.4 mm
Height 51 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 10 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 45 g 28.7 g
Body Details Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g -
Body Material - Armor aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Voice control, gesture control Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth 16-bit (65000 colours) 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Link bracelet Sport band
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel -
Band Colour Steel | Black | Lime Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size 512 MB 1.5 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer ARM Samsung
CPU Type Cortex-A7 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 420 mAh 284 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 40 hours
Standby Time 96 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories USB cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards IP68 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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