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5.7Display6.1
5.0Health tracking5.0
8.0Sports & outdoor4.7
5.9Smart features8.4
5.8Build & durability4.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch 3 43mmWatch 5
| Watch 3 43mm | Watch 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43.2 mm | 47 mm | −3.8 mm |
| Width | 43.2 mm | 47 mm | −3.8 mm |
| Thickness | 11 mm | 12.3 mm | −1.3 mm |
| Weight | 38 g | 56 g | −18 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch 3 43mm better than Watch 5?
- Weight37.8 g vs 56 g+48%
- Pixel density352 ppi vs 312 ppi+13%
- Thickness11 mm vs 12.3 mm+12%
Why is Watch 5 better than Watch 3 43mm?
- LTE (cellular)No · Watch 3 43mm: Yes
- Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 1,500 nits+50%
- Battery capacity354 mAh vs 930 mAh2.6×
- eSIMNo · Watch 3 43mm: Yes
- Screen size1.32″ vs 1.54″+17%
- Resolution (width)466 px vs 480 px+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 37.8 g | 56 g |
| Thickness | 11 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Height | 43.2 mm | 47 mm |
| Width | 43.2 mm | 47 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | — | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | — | Sapphire Glass |
| Strap material | — | Fluorelastomer |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | — |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 5 ATM |
| Colours | Black Steel, Silver Steel | Gray, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.32″ | 1.54″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 466 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 466 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 352 ppi | 312 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | 6 days |
| Battery capacity | 354 mAh | 930 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Si/C |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, barometer, compass, heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2, EMG |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Smart features | ||
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Wear OS | Android Wear OS 6 (Global) |
| Platform | Wear OS | Android |
| Works with | — | Android |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 |
