Which should you buy between Samsung Galaxy Watch that was released in 2018 and the new Fitbit Versa 3? In this post, I’ll try to answer this question. Although the Galaxy Watch which already has a successor in Galaxy Watch 3 is aged, it’s a comprehensive smartwatch featuring lots of features and has a long battery. The same can also be said of Versa 3 which has an inbuilt GPS and loudspeaker which its predecessor, Versa 2 lacks. Let’s compare the specifications and features of these two smartwatches to help you decide which Is a better smartwatch for you.
Fitbit Versa 3 vs Galaxy Watch Specifications Comparison
Fitbit Versa 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) (Bluetooth) | |
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ABOUT DEVICE |
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Device name | Fitbit Versa 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) |
Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch |
Predecessor | Fitbit Versa 2 | Samsung Gear S3 |
Successor | None | N/A |
Date Released | September, 2020 | August, 2018 |
Gender | Unisex | Men |
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DISPLAY |
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Display size | 1.58 inches | 1.3 inch |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Full color |
Display resolution | 336 x 336 pixel | 360 x 360 pixels |
Pixel density | -- | 278 ppi |
Display always-on | Yes | Yes |
Input type | Touchscreen Touchkey | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons physical rotating bezel |
BODY |
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Shape | Rectangular/curved | Circular |
Casing material | Aluminum | Stainless steel/glass reinforced with polycarbonate |
Strap material | Silicone | Silicone (leather straps also available) |
Bezel Material | Aluminum | Ceramics |
Weight | -- | 63 grams |
Color(s) | Midnight blue/gold Pink/gold Black | Black and silver |
Dimension | 40.5 x 40.5 x 12.4 mm | 46 x 49 x 13 mm |
Strap size | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) | 22 mm |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ |
Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | |
Waterproof rating | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G |
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 | About 4GB | 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 v5.0 | Bluetooth v4.2 |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth calling | No | Yes |
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 | No | None |
SIM | No | None |
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 | Yes | No |
Blood pressure | No | No |
ECG Tracking | No | No |
Blood oxygen | Yes | No |
Preloaded sport modes | Yes, 20 | Yes |
PLATFORM |
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Operating system | Fitbit OS | Tizen OS 4.0 |
CPU | -- | Dual core 1.15GHz |
GPU | -- | -- |
Chipset | -- | Exynos 9110 |
SENSORS |
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GPS | Yes | GLONASS/A-GPS |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate sensor | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes |
Compass | No | No |
Pulse Ox. | Yes | No |
Altimeter | Yes | -- |
ECG | No | No |
Thermometer | No | No |
Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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Interchangeable straps | Yes | Yes, 22mm |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
Voice Assistant | Yes | Yes |
Compatibility | Android, IOS Check supported devices | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ |
Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Samsung pay |
Companion app | Fitbit App | Samsung Gear app |
BATTERY |
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Battery type | Non-removable lithium polymer | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
Battery capacity | -- | 472mAh |
Est. battery life | Mixed usage: up to 6 days+ | Standby :5 days+, Mixed usage: 2 days+ |
Charging mode | Magnetic charging | WPC based wireless charging |
Charging duration | About 30mins-1 hours | About 1-2 hours |
BOX CONTENTS |
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Fitbit Versa 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) | |
Large band Small band | Straps | |
Magnetic charging cable | Charging dock | |
Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
Which is Better Between Galaxy Watch vs Fitbit Versa 3?
I will tell you that Galaxy Watch despite released 2 years ago is still a more complete smartwatch than Versa 3. It has more features and is more independent unlike Versa 3 that relies on the Fitbit app to install apps and watch faces.
However, Versa 3 is very lightweight and compact, unlike Galaxy Watch which is quite bulky. I could wear Versa 3 all day long without feeling the need to remove it. It also has a slightly longer battery life than Galaxy Watch. While Galaxy Watch gave me up to 3-4 days long battery life, Versa 3 gave me up to 6 days on average.





