Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
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Brand Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Series Samsung Galaxy Watch series
ModelSM-R855F, SM-R845F (Global, LTE model), SM-R855U, SM-R845U (USA, LTE model), SM-R850, SM-840 (Wi-Fi only)
Compatible networks 2G, 3G, 4G
First releasedAugust 5, 2020;3 years ago (2020-08-05)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy Watch
Successor Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Related Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type Smartwatch
Operating system Tizen OS 5.5 Tizen OS 5.5.0.1
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage8 GB
Battery
Display1.4 in (36 mm) Super AMOLED capacitive display, 360×360 pixels, 16 M colours, ~364 ppi density, 6.3cm2, 1:1 aspect ratio, glass front (Gorilla Glass DX), touch sensitive bezel
External display Always On Display
Connectivity GSM/HSPA/LTE, 2G/GSM/850/900/1800/2100, 3G/HSDPA/850/900/2100, 4G/1/3/5/7/8/20, Speed, HSPA 42.2/5.76  Mbps, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, 3IGL, eSIM, MIL-STD-810G compliant, ECG certified
Data inputs
References [1]

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Watch3) is a smartwatch developed by Samsung Electronics that was released on August 5, 2020 at Samsung's Unpacked Event alongside the flagships of the Galaxy Note series and Galaxy Z series, i.e., the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, respectively. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Due to limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic on certain social gatherings, the smartwatch was released via Samsung's online channels. [5] [4] [3]

Specifications

Hardware

The Galaxy Watch 3 comes with a 1.4 (360×360) inch circular Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 257 ppi (360 pixels/1.4 inches= 257.14 Pixels/Inch), powered by a non-removable 340 mAh battery and recharged using Qi inductive charging. The smartwatch has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The Galaxy Watch 3 also features a fully rotatable physical bezel with the display glass made from Corning Gorilla Glass DX. The device is compatible with a 20 or 22mm straps, depending on model. The Galaxy Watch 3 comes in Bronze, Black, and Silver colour options. [1]

ModelGalaxy Watch3Source
Size41 mm45 mm [7] [8] [9]
ColorsMystic Bronze, Mystic SilverMystic Black, Mystic Silver (premium titanium model available in Mystic Black only)
Display1.2” (30mm), full-color, always-on Circular Super AMOLED1.4” (34mm), full-color, always-on Circular Super AMOLED
Resolution360 x 360 pixels
Model No.SM-R850 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth only), SM-R855U (Unlocked USA LTE model), SM-R855F (Global LTE), SM-R855N (Korea LTE only), SM-R8450 (China LTE, 45mm only)SM-R840 (US Wi-Fi/Bluetooth only), SM-R845U (Unlocked US LTE), SM-R845F (Global LTE), SM-R845N (Korea LTE only)
SIMeSim (LTE models only)
Chassis/Band MaterialsStainless steel 316L frame with premium leather strapStainless steel 316L frame with premium leather strap (accepts all 22mm watch straps/bands);

Titanium frame model with metal strap (accepts all 22mm watch straps/bands)

GlassCorning ® Gorilla ® Glass DX
Processor/GPU Exynos 9110 (10nm) dual-core 1.15 GHz ARM Cortex-A53; GPU: Mali-T720
Memory (RAM)1GiB
Operating System Tizen (OS 5.5)
Dimensions41 x 42.5 x 11.3 mm (measured without strap)45 x 46.2 x 11.1 mm (measured without strap)
Weight (without strap)48.2g53.8g (stainless steel); 43g (titanium)
Strap/Band Size20 mm (accepts most universal 20mm watch straps/bands)22  mm (accepts most universal 22mm watch straps/bands)
Durability/

Water Resistance

MIL-STD-810G, Water Resistance to 5 ATM (50m) + IP68 rated
Storage1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage (eMMC)
Connectivity [10] All models: Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
US LTE models (SM-R845U, SM-R855U), via eSIM: LTE bands 2/4/5/12/13/25/26/66/71; UTMS bands 2/4/5

US carrier support: Verizon, T-Mobile/Sprint, AT&T

International LTE models (SM-R845F, SM-R855F), via eSIM: LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; UTMS bands 1/5/8

GSM/HSPA/LTE, 2G/GSM/850/900/1800/2100, 3G/HSDPA/850/900/2100

Korea-only LTE models (SM-R845N, SM-R855N), via eSIM: LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8; UTMS bands 1/5/8

China-only, 45mm LTE only (SM-R8450), via eSIM: LTE bands 1/3/5/8/38/39/40/41); UTMS bands 1/8
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor (ECG), Optical Heart Rate Sensor(HRM), Light Sensor
Battery247mAh340mAh

Software

The smartwatch was released with Tizen 5.5 that features Samsung's unique software overlay. [1]

Pricing

The Galaxy Watch 3 has a retail price of US$399 for the 41mm and US$479 for the 45mm option. [1]

Reception

Ars Technica called Galaxy Watch 3 a "refresh" of Galaxy Watch Active2, which does not have "a ton in the way of new features outside of added fall detection", but "offers all the conveniences you’d expect, like the ability to take calls, check voicemails, and send texts". [7]

Engadget called Galaxy Watch 3 "the best non-Apple smartwatch". [11]

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