Featured in this comparison chart are two fine smartwatches; the relatively new Active 2 from Samsung and the Watch 3 released in 2017. Each of these two has a decent and stylish design as well as being loaded with lots of features.Compare the specifications and features of the Apple Watch Series 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 to find out the differences and which is a better choice for you.
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Apple Watch Series 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2: Specifications Compared
Product Info |
![]() Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) Bluetooth Full Specifications and Features |
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Price | $227.96 | $66.97 |
ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm) |
Device type | Standalone/Fitness smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Release date | September, 2017 | September, 2019 |
Predecessor | Apple Watch Series 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
Successor | Apple Watch Series 4 | — |
Versions | Apple Watch Nike+ | Bluetooth only, LTE |
BODY | BODY | BODY |
Dimension | 42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm | 44 x 44 x 10.9 mm |
Weight | 52.8 grams | 30 grams (aluminum), 42 grams (stainless steel) |
Shape | Rectangular | Circular |
Case material | Aluminum, Ceramics (cellular), Stainless steel (cellular) | Aluminum, Stainless steel |
Strap material | Elastomer | Fluoroelastomer (Aluminum), Leather (stainless steel) |
Bezel material | Bezeless | Aluminum, Bezeless |
Strap size | 24mm | 20 mm |
Screen protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ |
Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
Durability test | — | MIL-STD-810G |
Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
Color | Black, White | Aqua-black, Black, Cloud-silver, Gold, Pink-gold, Silver |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 1.65 inch | 1.4 inches |
Display type | 1000nit, OLED | Super AMOLED, Full color |
Display resolution | 312 x 390 pixels | 360 x 360 pixel |
Pixel density | — | — |
Always on | No | Yes |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
Input type | 1 Physical button, Digital crown, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Digital rotating bezel, Touchscreen |
CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Bluetooth v5.0 |
Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes |
GPS | GLONASS, GPS | Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
RAM | 0.768GB | 0.75GB |
ROM | 16GB (GPS + Cellular), 8GB (GPS) | 4GB |
Memory card slot | No | No |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
Technology | 4G LTE | None |
SIM type | e-SIM | None |
Band | — | — |
NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes |
Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Camera | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes |
Compass | No | — |
ECG | No | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
HRM | Yes | Yes |
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | No | No |
Thermometer | App, No | No |
Other sensors | — | — |
ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
Blood oxygen | No | Yes |
Blood Pressure | No | Yes |
Calories | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes |
ECG tracking | No | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
Steps | Yes | Yes |
Floors climbed | Yes | - |
Stress | Yes | Yes |
Incidental fall detection | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | Yes | No |
VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No |
On-screen workout | No | No |
Sport modes | Yes | 39 |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
Battery capacity | 279mAh | 340mAh |
Battery life | Regular: up to 18hrs | Regular: 2 days, Standby :5 days+ |
Charging type | Charging dock | WPC based wireless charging |
Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
Solar power | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Chipset | Apple S3 | Exynos 9110 |
CPU | Dual core | Dual core 1.15GHz |
GPU | — | — |
Operating system | WatchOS 4 | Tizen OS 4.0 |
MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Apple Watch App | Samsung Gear app |
Compatibility | iOS 12.0+ | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+, iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ |
Payment system | Apple Pay | Samsung Pay |
Interchangeable strap | 24mm, Yes | Yes |
Voice command | Yes, Siri | Yes, Bixby |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Apple Watch Series 3, Charger, Manual, Straps | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm), Straps |
Price | $227.96 | $66.97 |
Apple Watch Series 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2: Which is Better?
- Although the Watch 3 has a slightly bigger display that allows you to see more at a glance, the Active 2 is slimmer and sleeker which makes it a more stylish smartwatch.
- The Watch 3 comes with a far higher storage capacity compared to the Active 2 which allows you to take more of your favorite tracks along with you.
- The Active 2 has a far longer battery life than the Watch 3.
VERDICT:Although each of these two is an outstanding smartwatch, the Watch 3 which is only compatible with iOS devices is a better smartwatch for iPhone owners, while the Active 2 remains one of the best smartwatches for Android users. It’s also available in cellular model which is a standalone smartwatch with a stainless steel case.