vs
7.5Display8.5
5.0Health tracking8.6
4.7Sports & outdoor6.4
6.5Smart features7.9
4.5Build & durability7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch GS 3Galaxy Watch6
| Watch GS 3 | Galaxy Watch6 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.9 mm | 42.8 mm | +3.1 mm |
| Width | 45.9 mm | 44.4 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 9 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 33 g | +11 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch GS 3 better than Galaxy Watch6?
- Battery capacity451 mAh vs 425 mAh+6%
Why is Galaxy Watch6 better than Watch GS 3?
- LTE (cellular)No · Watch GS 3: Yes
- Storage4 GB vs 16 GB4×
- Weight44 g vs 33.3 g+32%
- eSIMNo · Watch GS 3: Yes
- Screen size1.43″ vs 1.5″+5%
- Thickness10.5 mm vs 9 mm+17%
- Resolution (width)466 px vs 480 px+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 33.3 g |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 9 mm |
| Height | 45.9 mm | 42.8 mm |
| Width | 45.9 mm | 44.4 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | — | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | — | Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Military-grade (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black, Steel, Gold | Graphite, Silver, Gold |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.43″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 466 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 466 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 327 ppi |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 451 mAh | 425 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Charging | — | kabellos, magnetische Ladeschale, magnetisches Ladekabel |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2 | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin) |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 0.031 GB | 2 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | Android Wear OS 4 |
| Platform | Proprietary | Android |
| Works with | — | Android |
| Chipset | — | Exynos W930 |
