Last month, Fitbit announced the Versa 3 alongside Sense which is a more equipped fitness smartwatch featuring ECG, EDA stress, and body temperature sensor. It also has a loudspeaker and microphone as well as music storage. It’s about the same features as Samsung Galaxy Watch which was released last year and is now succeeded by the Galaxy Watch 3. Moreover, Fitbit and Samsung make some of the finest smartwatches, so if you intend to buy a smartwatch from any of these brands, the Fitbit Sense is the most advanced Fitbit smartwatch while Galaxy Watch is also a sophisticated smartwatch. Let’s compare the differences between Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Fitbit Sense to find out which is a better smartwatch to buy in 2020.
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Fitbit Sense Specifications Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) (Bluetooth) | Fitbit Sense | |
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ABOUT DEVICE |
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Device name | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) | Fitbit Sense |
Device type | Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch | Sport/Fitness smartwatch |
Predecessor | Samsung Gear S3 | None |
Successor | N/A | None |
Date Released | August, 2018 | September, 2020 |
Gender | Men | Unisex |
WHERE TO BUY |
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DISPLAY |
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Display size | 1.3 inch | 1.58 inches |
Display type | Super AMOLED Full color |
AMOLED |
Display resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 336 x 336 pixel |
Pixel density | 278 ppi | -- |
Display always-on | Yes | Yes |
Input type | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons physical rotating bezel |
Touchscreen Touchkey |
BODY |
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Shape | Circular | Rectangular/curved |
Casing material | Stainless steel/glass reinforced with polycarbonate | Aluminum |
Strap material | Silicone (leather straps also available) |
Silicone |
Bezel Material | Ceramics | Stainless steel |
Weight | 63 grams | -- |
Color(s) | Black and silver | Carbon/graphite White/gold |
Dimension | 46 x 49 x 13 mm | 40.5 x 40.5 x 12.4 mm |
Strap size | 22 mm | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ | Corning Gorilla glass |
Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | |
Waterproof rating | Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G |
Yes, 5ATM |
CLOCK FEATURES |
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Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
MEMORY |
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RAM | 0.75GB (non-LTE) | -- |
Internal storage | 4GB | About 4GB |
Memory card slot | No | No |
MEDIA |
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Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Camera | No | No |
Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.2 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth calling | Yes | No |
NOTIFICATIONS |
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Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes |
Reminder | Yes | Yes |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
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Network Technology | None | No |
SIM | None | No |
FITNESS TRACKING |
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Steps | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes |
Calories | Yes | Yes |
Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
Stress | Yes | Yes |
Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
Menstrual cycle tracking | No | Yes |
Blood pressure | No | No |
ECG Tracking | No | Yes |
Blood oxygen | No | Yes |
Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes, 20 |
PLATFORM |
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Operating system | Tizen OS 4.0 | Fitbit OS |
CPU | Dual core 1.15GHz | -- |
GPU | -- | -- |
Chipset | Exynos 9110 | -- |
SENSORS |
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GPS | GLONASS/A-GPS | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate sensor | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes |
Compass | No | No |
Pulse Ox. | No | Yes |
Altimeter | -- | Yes |
ECG | No | Yes |
Thermometer | No | Yes |
Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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Interchangeable straps | Yes, 22mm | Yes |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
Voice Assistant | Yes | Yes |
Compatibility | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ |
Android, IOS Check supported devices |
Payment system | Samsung pay | Fitbit Pay |
Companion app | Samsung Gear app | Fitbit App |
BATTERY |
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Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable lithium polymer |
Battery capacity | 472mAh | -- |
Est. battery life | Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+ |
Mixed usage: up to 6 days+ |
Charging mode | WPC based wireless charging | Magnetic charging |
Charging duration | About 1-2 hours | About 30mins-1 hours |
BOX CONTENTS |
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Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) | Fitbit Sense | |
Straps | Large band Small band |
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Charging dock | Magnetic charging cable | |
Quick start guide | Quick start guide |





