vs
8.6Display9.6
5.0Health tracking8.2
9.4Sports & outdoor3.1
5.2Smart features7.9
9.5Build & durability7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Balance 3Galaxy Watch9
| Balance 3 | Galaxy Watch9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51.4 mm | 46 mm | +5.4 mm |
| Width | 51.4 mm | 43.7 mm | +7.7 mm |
| Thickness | 12.5 mm | 8.6 mm | +3.9 mm |
| Weight | 62 g | 34 g | +28 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Balance 3 better than Galaxy Watch9?
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 5 ATM2×
- Voice assistantYes · Galaxy Watch9: Yes
- Storage64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Screen size1.5″ vs 1.47″+2%
- Battery capacity658 mAh vs 445 mAh+48%
Why is Galaxy Watch9 better than Balance 3?
- Weight62 g vs 34 g+82%
- Thickness12.5 mm vs 8.6 mm+45%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 49 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 62 g | 34 g |
| Thickness | 12.5 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Height | 51.4 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 51.4 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire glass | Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM |
| Military-grade (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | — | Graphite, Silver, Cream |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | 1.47″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 480 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 480 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | 327 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 21 days | — |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 41 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 658 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Charging | — | kabellos, magnetisches Ladekabel, magnetische Ladeschale |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 180 | — |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Android Wear OS 7 |
| Platform | Proprietary | Android |
| Works with | Android, iOS | Android |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite |
Related comparisons
vs
Apple Watch Series 11 AluminumvsAmazfit Balance 39.39.6vs
Amazfit Balance 3vsKnauermann PRO 4 MINI 2026 rund gold, EKG-Gesundheitsuhr IP67vs
Amazfit Balance 3vsAmazfit Balance 29.69.7vs
Amazfit Balance 3vsHuawei Watch 6 Pro9.68.8vs
Amazfit Balance 3vsRadley Series 48 AMOLED Smartwatch
vs
Samsung Galaxy Watch9vsSamsung Galaxy Watch89.06.6