vs
4.5Display5.3
5.0Health tracking8.6
3.9Smart features7.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch 3 ProGalaxy Watch5
| Watch 3 Pro | Galaxy Watch5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45 mm | 44.4 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Width | 36.8 mm | 43.3 mm | −6.5 mm |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 9.8 mm | +1.9 mm |
| Weight | 41 g | 34 g | +7 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch 3 Pro better than Galaxy Watch5?
- Screen size1.78″ vs 1.4″+27%
Why is Galaxy Watch5 better than Watch 3 Pro?
- NFC paymentsNo · Watch 3 Pro: Yes
- LTE (cellular)No · Watch 3 Pro: Yes
- Weight40.7 g vs 33.5 g+21%
- eSIMNo · Watch 3 Pro: Yes
- Resolution (width)364 px vs 450 px+24%
- Thickness11.7 mm vs 9.8 mm+19%
- Battery capacity345 mAh vs 410 mAh+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Weight | 40.7 g | 33.5 g |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 9.8 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 44.4 mm |
| Width | 36.8 mm | 43.3 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | — | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | — | Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM |
| Military-grade (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black, Gray | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, Sapphire |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.78″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 364 px | 450 px |
| Resolution (height) | 448 px | 450 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 321 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | 1.7 days |
| Battery life (hours) | — | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 345 mAh | 410 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| 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, heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | No | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| RAM | — | 1.5 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | Android Wear OS 4 |
| Platform | Proprietary | Android |
| Works with | — | Android |
| Chipset | — | Exynos W920 |
