Apple presented its new star smartwatch, which is no other than the Apple Watch Series 6. This has come as an obvious upgrade of the already known Series 5 but without any big changes. In the same way, the company unveiled it as a smartwatch with much more to offer that will easily face strong competition to others such as Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3, another new flagship smartwatch that was presented last month and the one with the that we compare it on this occasion because it is of a similar price range and has characteristics and technical specifications belonging to the same segment.
Apple, with its new watch, has not wanted to change anything at the level of design and appearance something that was expected, even before its launch. Therefore, in this section we continue to have the same, which is a square format smartwatch with a simple and elegant aesthetic, something that is not necessarily bad, it is worth noting, and that has served the company to put it on the top of the market. success from previous generations globally.
In the case of the Galaxy Watch 3, we have a circular format smartwatch, which is the one that the South Korean company tends to lean towards. This adopts a slightly more classic appearance, but just as elegant and simple, without more.
Both the Apple Watch Series 6 and the latter come in two size options. The former is offered in 44 and 40mm variants, while the latter is available in 45 and 41mm sizes. However, while the specifications do not change according to size on the Apple Watch, on the Galaxy Watch 3 they do.
Overview
| Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | |
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| $ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | Watch Series 6 | Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
| Release date | September, 2020 | August, 2020 |
| Compatibility | iOS | Android + iOS |
| Colors | White, Silver, Dark Grey, Black, Orange and Pink | Silver, Black and Bronze |
| Availability | Available | Available |
The Apple Watch Series 6 display, which is an OLED retina and features a resolution of 448 x 368 pixels, has a single 1.78-inch diagonal. That of the Galaxy Watch 3, which is AMOLED and 360 x 360 pixels, can be 1.4 or 1.2 inches, depending on the size version of the watch. Moving on to another point, both are of high quality and high definition, being very similar in the viewing experience and one of the best that a smartwatch can have today.
The internal storage space is something that in the Apple Watch Series 6 is very generous, being 32 GB and capable of storing apps, images, music for later playback and more. This is something that in the Samsung clock is a little reduced, but only in comparison because here we have 8 GB that will be enough for any average user.
Both come with many quite interesting and complete connectivity options, which is why there is no lack of support for 4G LTE networks for Internet browsing and more, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and more. They also integrate an NFC chip that is used to make contactless payments through Apple Pay, in the case of the Apple Watch Series 6, and Samsung Pay, in the case of the Galaxy Watch 3.
Of course, they both have plenty of basic and advanced sport and activity tracking features like fall detection, and an ECG heart rate monitor is not conspicuous by its absence in either, although it does not arrive activated at first in the Galaxy Watch 3, it still needs approval.
Technical Specifications
| Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | |
| Type Size | 1.78-inch OLED Retina | AMOLED 2.5D 1.4-inch with Always on Display function |
| Screen Resolution | 448 x 368 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Pixel density | 326 dpi | – |
| Screen protection | Sapphire crystal | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Apple S6 | Exynos 9110 |
| Cpu | Dual-core, 64-bit architecture | Dual-core at 1.15 GHz |
| Gpu | PowerVR | – |
| Internal memory | 32 Gb | 8 Gb |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC |
| Sensors | Barometric Altimeter, ECG, Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope , Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, SpO2 Monitor for Blood Oxygen Measurement | Barometric Altimeter, ECG Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor,Blood Oxygen Monitor (VO2 max |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours | Up to 1 week |
| Material | Case: Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Titanium Strap: Nylon or silicone | Body: 316L stainless steel or Titanium, Strap: Leather |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM (50 meters) | IP68 |
| Dimensions | Large model: 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm Small model: 40 x 37 x 10.7 mm | 45 x 46.2 x 11.1 mm |
| Other specifications | Slot for eSIM | eSIM slot, Touch bezel for navigation, Physical buttons, Microphone and speaker |
In terms of battery, the Galaxy Watch 3 is better , as it is able to stay in operation for up to 1 week, while its rival only for up to 18 hours on average. At the same time, another point in which the Samsung smartwatch is better is in terms of compatibility, since it is compatible with both Android and iOS, while the Apple Watch Series 6 is only compatible with iOS; In other words, the latter can only be used and linked to iPhone mobiles.
Activity Monitoring
| Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | |
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance travelled | Yes | Yes |
| Floors up | Yes | No |
| Sleep monitoring | No | Yes |
| Measuring stress levels | No | No |
| Heart rate measurement | Yes | Yes |
| Calorie intake | Yes | No |
| Hydration levels | Yes | No |
| Running | Automatic Race Detection, Rhythm Warnings, Last Leg Rhythm – Cadence | Detection of up to 7 different race modes automatically thanks to the Running Coach function |
| Cycling | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
| Swimming | Suitable for swimming in the pool and open water, Records heart rate, calories burned, laps and distance travelled, Possibility to set the pool length Automatically records and detects various styles of swimming (free, butterfly, back) | Record various metrics |
| Outdoor | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
| Other functions | Record metrics for the following activities: Walking, Running, Cycling, Elliptical, Rowing, Stepper, HIIT Training, Hiking, Yoga, Swimming, Wheelchair and others (Dance, Strength Training or Cross-Fit) | Fall detection, Electrocardiogram sensor, Detection of up to 39 different activities and sports |
Smart Features
| Apple Watch Series 6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless payments | Yes | Yes |
| Music storage and playback | Yes | Yes |
| Controlling your phone’s music | Yes | Yes |
| Meteorology | Weather forecast | Weather forecast |
| Other smart features | Fall Detection, SOS Calls | Fall Detection, SOS Calls |
Conclusion!
It is clear that we are facing two of the most advanced smartwatches in the world today. Being the current flagships of their respective brand, we did not expect less, and it is difficult to give a winner in this comparison since both have weaknesses and strengths, but share the fact of having characteristics and technical specifications that meet the demands of virtually any user.
Surely the price is what clarifies you which is the best one for you. The Galaxy Watch 3 starts at 420 euros, while the Apple Watch Series 6 starts at 430 euros in its most basic version and without 4G LTE connectivity. In the same way, the battery, screen, internal storage space and some other points that we highlight, can also be useful to decide on one or the other.
