Featured in this comparison chart are two outstanding smartbands, the fine-looking Galaxy Fit from Samsung and the award winning Charge 3 from Fitbit. These two smartbands (perhaps we should call the Charge 3 a smartwatch, its more equipped and slightly oversize compare to smartbands) are some of the best choices right now if you’re looking for a comprehensive tracker that can help you achieve more fitness goals. Moreover, each of these two has a quite impressive long battery life that lets you go longer from a single charge. The Samsung Galaxy Fit vs Fitbit Charge 3 specs, features and price – which should you buy?
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Samsung Galaxy Fit vs Fitbit Charge 3: Specifications Compared
Product Info | ![]() Samsung Galaxy Fit Specifications, Features and Price |
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ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Samsung Galaxy Fit | Fitbit Charge 3 |
Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Release date | June, 2019 | August, 2018 |
Predecessor | — | Fitbit Charge 2 |
Successor | — | Fitbit Charge 4 |
Versions | — | Fitbit Charge 3 (special edition) |
BODY | BODY | BODY |
Dimension | 44.6 x 18.3 x 11.2 mm | 38 x 18.3 x 11.8 mm |
Weight | 23 grams (excluding straps) | 30 grams |
Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Case material | Aluminum | Plastic Resin |
Strap material | Silicone | Elastomer, Polyester |
Bezel material | Aluminum | Plastic Resin |
Strap size | 20 mm | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | — |
Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
Color | Black, White | Black, Lavender, White |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 0.95 inches | 1.57 inches |
Display type | AMOLED, Full color | Monochromic, OLED |
Display resolution | 120 x 240 px | — |
Pixel density | — | — |
Always on | No | No |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
Input type | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen |
CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 |
Bluetooth calling | No | No |
GPS | No | (connected GPS), No |
NFC | — | (special edition), Yes |
Wi-Fi | No | No |
MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
RAM | 2MB | — |
ROM | 32MB | — |
Memory card slot | No | No |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
Technology | None | None |
SIM type | None | 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 | No | No |
Bluetooth music | No | No |
Loudspeaker | No | No |
Microphone | No | No |
Camera | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | No | Yes |
Ambient light | No | No |
Barometer | No | — |
Compass | No | — |
ECG | No | No |
Gyroscope | Yes | — |
HRM | Yes | Yes |
Pulse oximeter | No | Yes |
Thermometer | No | No |
Other sensors | — | Vibration motor |
ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
Blood oxygen | No | Yes |
Blood Pressure | No | No |
Calories | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes |
ECG tracking | No | No |
Fitness Level | No | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
Steps | Yes | Yes |
Stress | Yes | Yes |
Incidental fall detection | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | No | Yes |
VO2 Max | No | Yes |
Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
Swim-heart tracking | No | No |
On-screen workout | No | No |
Sport modes | 90 | 15 |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
Battery capacity | 120mAh | — |
Battery life | Regular: 5 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular: 7 days+, Standby:10 days+ |
Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
Charging time | 1-2 hours | 2hrs |
Solar power | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Chipset | — | — |
CPU | MCU Cortex M33F 96MHz / M0+ 16MHz | — |
GPU | — | — |
Operating system | RTOS | Fitbit OS |
MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Samsung Gear app | Fitbit App |
Compatibility | Android 5.0+, iOS 10.0+ | Android, iOS |
Payment system | None | Fitbit Pay |
Interchangeable strap | 20mm, Yes | Yes |
Voice command | No | No |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Fit, Straps | Charger, Fitbit Charge 3, Manual, Straps |
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Samsung Galaxy Fit vs Fitbit Charge 3: Which is Better?
Each of these two is stylish, sleek, lightweight and fitness-focused with long battery life. However, the Charge 3 with its larger display will allow you see more at glance. This comes handy while you’re on the go and need to catch a glimpse of the screen, although the Galaxy Fit with AMOLED display has a better display that’s interesting to watch under low light.
Each of these two is also fitness-focused and will track your daily activities comprehensively. The Charge 3 seems to be a more comprehensive tracker with blood oxygen tracking and menstrual cycle logging, although the Galaxy Fit has more preloaded sport modes. The Charge 3 has a slight longer battery life than the Galaxy Fit which keeps you going longer.
In all, the Charge 3 is a better device, but I’ll go with the Samsung Galaxy Fit – it’s cheaper, yet a fine-looking smartband, comprehensive fitness tracker and has a long battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Fit vs Fitbit Charge 3: Editor’s Pick
