Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 – Which One Should You Choose?

In this comparison, we’ll put the Samsung Galaxy Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 side-by-side, so you can clearly see the differences and similarities. From size and style to features and performance, let’s dive in.

          

Samsung Galaxy Watch (€184.99)

The Galaxy Watch comes in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm. Compared to the Watch3, its case is thicker at 12.7mm, which allows for a larger battery. Thanks to this, you get around 45 hours of usage, slightly more than the Watch3’s 43 hours.

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 (€309)

The Watch3 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, making it 1mm smaller in diameter than the Galaxy Watch. It’s also slimmer, with a thickness of 11.1mm compared to 12.7mm, making it sit more comfortably on the wrist. Despite being smaller, it has a slightly larger display than the original Galaxy Watch.

          

Design – Galaxy Watch

This model comes with a silicone strap, giving it a casual look that’s easy to clean. It’s available in stainless steel only, with color options in black, silver, and rose gold.

Design – Galaxy Watch3

The Watch3 comes with a leather strap, giving it a more classic and elegant appearance. However, leather isn’t ideal for workouts, so a silicone sports band is recommended. It retains the rotating bezel design and is available in stainless steel or titanium, in black, silver, or bronze.

            

Health Features – Galaxy Watch

The Galaxy Watch continuously tracks your heart rate and measures stress levels. It also monitors sleep duration to provide insights into your rest quality. Unlike the Watch3, it does not include a blood oxygen sensor.

Health Features – Galaxy Watch3

The Watch3 adds a SpO2 sensor to measure blood oxygen levels, as well as blood pressure monitoring. It provides improved sleep tracking with tips for better rest and includes an ECG heart monitor for creating heart rhythm reports directly from your wrist.

         

Sports Features – Galaxy Watch

The silicone strap makes it perfect for sports — it stays secure during workouts and can be easily cleaned. It offers multiple sports modes like running, cycling, and fitness training. It’s also water-resistant, so you can wear it while swimming.

Sports Features – Galaxy Watch3

While primarily a smartwatch, the Watch3 also supports fitness tracking. It analyzes your performance during runs and provides feedback. However, for workouts, it’s best to swap the leather strap for a sport band.

         

Other Features – Galaxy Watch

The original Galaxy Watch has 4GB storage, half of what the Watch3 offers. It keeps you connected with call, message, and calendar notifications, and lets you control music directly from your wrist, no need to reach for your phone.

Other Features – Galaxy Watch3

In addition to all the Galaxy Watch functions, the Watch3 offers more apps (like Mail and Runkeeper) thanks to its 8GB storage. You can customize watch faces and choose which data to display. It even allows you to open photos sent to you, directly on your watch.

Conclusion

The Galaxy Watch 3 is slimmer, more comfortable, and more stylish thanks to its leather strap and premium materials. It also adds advanced health features like a blood oxygen sensor, ECG, fall detection, and VO2 max measurements. If you want these extras, go for the Watch3. However, if you prefer a sportier, more casual style with great battery life, the Galaxy Watch 3 is a solid choice.