Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Explained

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Brand:Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Series:Samsung Galaxy Watch series
Modelnumber:SM-R855F, SM-R845F (Global, LTE model), SM-R855U, SM-R845U (USA, LTE model), SM-R850, SM-840 (Wi-Fi only)
Predecessor:Samsung Galaxy Watch
Successor:Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Related:Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type:Smartwatch
Memory:1 GB RAM
Storage:8 GB
Battery:
Os:Tizen OS 5.5 Tizen OS 5.5.0.1
Ext Display:Always On Display
Display:1.40NaN0 Super AMOLED capacitive display, 360×360 pixels, 16 M colours, ~257 ppi density, 6.3cm2, 1:1 aspect ratio, glass front (Gorilla Glass DX), touch sensitive bezel
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
Input:
Networks:2G, 3G, 4G

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.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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

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 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB 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 22 mm straps, depending on model. The Galaxy Watch 3 comes in Bronze, Black, and Silver colour options.[6]

Galaxy Watch3!Source
+Size41 mm45 mm[7] [8] [9]
ColorsMystic Bronze, Mystic SilverMystic Black, Mystic Silver (premium titanium model available in Mystic Black only)
Display1.2” (30 mm), full-color, always-on Circular Super AMOLED1.4” (34 mm), 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, 45 mm 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 22 mm watch straps/bands);Titanium frame model with metal strap (accepts all 22 mm watch straps/bands)
GlassCorning ® Gorilla ® Glass DX
Processor/GPUExynos 9110 (10nm) dual-core 1.15 GHz ARM Cortex-A53; GPU: Mali-T720
Memory (RAM)1GiB
Operating SystemTizen (OS 5.5)
Dimensions41 mm × 42.5 mm × 11.3 mm (measured without strap)45 mm × 46.2 mm × 11.1 mm (measured without strap)
Weight (without strap)48.2g53.8g (stainless steel); 43g (titanium)
Strap/Band Size20 mm (accepts most universal 20 mm watch straps/bands)22 mm (accepts most universal 22 mm watch straps/bands)
Durability/Water ResistanceMIL-STD-810G, Water Resistance to 5 ATM (50m) + IP68 rated
Storage1 GB RAM
8 GB 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, 45 mm 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
Battery247 mAh340 mAh

Software

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

Pricing

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

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".

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 event confirmed for August 5th. 2020-07-08. www.theverge.com. 7 July 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Fold 2 launch set for August, and it'll be virtual TechRadar. 2020-07-08. www.techradar.com. 8 July 2020 .
  3. Web site: Tibken. Shara. Samsung will unveil Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Aug. 5 in virtual Unpacked. 2020-07-08. CNET. en.
  4. Web site: Holland. Patrick. Samsung Unpacked event: How to watch the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold 2 announcement. 2020-07-24. CNET. en.
  5. Web site: July 2020. James Rogerson 25. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and four other things to expect at Unpacked 2020. 2020-07-26. TechRadar. 25 July 2020 . en.
  6. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Full phone specifications. 2020-07-31. m.gsmarena.com.
  7. Web site: Gaskin. Corey. 2020-08-05. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 is a stylish redesign without much new to say. 2020-08-06. Ars Technica. en-us.
  8. Web site: Specs Samsung Galaxy Watch3. 2020-08-12. The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. en.
  9. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Full phone specifications. 2020-08-12. www.gsmarena.com.
  10. Web site: Carrier Samsung Galaxy Watch3. 2020-08-12. The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. en.
  11. Web site: Galaxy Watch 3 review: The best smartwatch. 2020-08-15. Engadget. en.