This post compares the design, health tracking features, battery life, and other features of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs Fitbit Versa 2. The Galaxy Watch 3 is the newest smartwatch from Samsung that succeeds in Galaxy Watch. It comes with more features that make it a more comprehensive smartwatch than its predecessor, while Versa 2 which was released last year is also an outstanding smartwatch. I’ve been using Versa 2 and Galaxy Watch and I can say these two are some of the best smartwatches on the market. However, the comparison is between the newer Galaxy Watch 3 and Versa 2.
Fitbit Versa 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Full Specifications Compared
| Fitbit Versa 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Fitbit Versa 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) Bluetooth |
| Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Fitbit Versa | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
| Successor | __ | Galaxy Watch 4 Classic |
| Released date | September, 2019 | August, 2020 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Men |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Full color |
| Display size | 1.4 inch | 1.4 inches |
| Display resolution | -- | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Pixel density | -- | 346 ppi |
| Input type | Touchscreen and 1 button | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons physical rotating bezel |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Rectangular/curved | Circular |
| Dimension | 40 x 40 x 11 mm | 46.2 x 45 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | -- | 53.8 grams (excluding straps) |
| Casing material | Aluminum | Stainless steel frame/glass reinforced with polycarbonate back |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Leather |
| Bezel Material | Aluminum | Ceramics |
| Strap size | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) | 22mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes | Yes, 22mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass | Corning Gorilla glass DX |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Carbon/black Bordeaux/copper rose Petal/copper rose Stone/mist grey | Mystic black Mystic silver |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | -- | 1GB |
| Internal storage | About 4GB | 8GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 LE | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Samsung pay |
| GPS | No, (connected GPS) | GLONASS/A-GPS/Beidou/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | Yes | Yes |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Blood pressure | No | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | Yes |
| Preloaded maps | No | Yes |
| On-screen workout modes | Yes | __ |
| Triathlon mode | __ | Yes |
| ECG Tracking | No | Yes |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes, 90 |
| Safety tracking | No | Yes |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Fitbit OS | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Chipset | -- | Exynos 9110 |
| CPU | -- | Dual core 1.15GHz |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable lithium polymer | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | -- | 340mAh |
| Battery life | Mixed usage: up to 6 days | Mixed Usage:2 days |
| Charging type | USB based charging dock | Charging dock Wireless charging |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | _ |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | _ | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android, IOS Check supported devices | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ |
| Companion app | Fitbit App | Samsung Wearable app |
| Voice command | Yes | Yes |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Fitbit Versa 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) | |
| Strap (small and large) | Straps | |
| Magnetic charging dock | Charger | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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| Official Site | Official Site | |
Which is Better?
Versa 2 is cheaper, yet a comprehensive fitness tracker that’s very lightweight and has a longer battery life of up to 4 days or more.
However, Galaxy Watch 3 is a more sophisticated smartwatch, it has a loudspeaker that allows you to make and receive calls from the watch. It also has more fitness tracking features than Versa 2 and a higher storage capacity.
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