Samsung’s newest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 3 is slimmer, lighter, and more compact than its predecessor, Galaxy Watch. It also comes with more health tracking features such as blood oxygen tracking and trip detection. These in addition to ECG and blood pressure tracking makes it one of the most comprehensive fitness smartwatch. Galaxy Watch 3 also has more storage capacity and runs on Tizen 5.5 which offers some more interesting UI features. Just like its predecessor, Galaxy Watch 3 is available in two sizes; 41mm and 45mm. Each of these two sizes comes in LTE or Bluetooth-only models. This post compares the difference between Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) LTE vs Bluetooth, so you know the differences.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) Bluetooth vs LTE Full Specifications Compared
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE (45mm) | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) Bluetooth | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) LTE |
| Device type | Classic/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch |
| Successor | Galaxy Watch 4 Classic | Galaxy Watch 4 Classic |
| Released date | August, 2020 | August, 2020 |
| Ideal for | Men | Men |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | Super AMOLED Full color | Super AMOLED Full color |
| Display size | 1.4 inches | 1.4 inches |
| Display resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Pixel density | 346 ppi | 346 ppi |
| Input type | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons physical rotating bezel | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons physical rotating bezel |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 46.2 x 45 x 11.1 mm | 46.2 x 45 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 53.8 grams (excluding straps) | 53.8+ grams (excluding straps) |
| Casing material | Stainless steel frame/glass reinforced with polycarbonate back | Stainless steel frame/glass reinforced with polycarbonate back |
| Strap/band material | Leather | Leather |
| Bezel Material | Ceramics | Ceramics |
| Strap size | 22mm | 22mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 22mm | Yes, 22mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass DX | Corning Gorilla glass DX |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G | Yes, IP68, 5ATM MIL-STD-810G |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Mystic black Mystic silver | Mystic black Mystic silver |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 8GB | 8GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Samsung pay | Samsung pay |
| GPS | GLONASS/A-GPS/Beidou/Galileo | GLONASS/A-GPS/Beidou/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | GSM/HSPA/LTE |
| SIM | No | Yes, e-SIM |
| Band | No | GSM 850/900/1800 WCDMA B1/2/5 |
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 | Yes | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout modes | __ | __ |
| Triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes, 90 | Yes, 90 |
| Safety tracking | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Tizen OS 5.5 | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 9110 | Exynos 9110 |
| CPU | Dual core 1.15GHz | Dual core 1.15GHz |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | 340mAh | 340mAh |
| Battery life | Mixed Usage:2 days | Mixed Usage:2 days |
| Charging type | Charging dock Wireless charging | 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 | _ | _ |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | Yes | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+ iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ |
| Companion app | Samsung Wearable app | Samsung Wearable app |
| Voice command | Yes | Yes |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm) | |
| Straps | Straps | |
| Charger | Charger | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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| Official Site | Official Site | |
What’s the Difference?
- Basically, both LTE and Bluetooth models have the same features. The difference between these two is that the LTE model comes with eSIM that enables it to make and receive calls without your phone, unlike the Bluetooth model that requires your phone to make calls as well as access to internet connectivity.
- You can still make and receive calls with the Bluetooth model, but it must be connected to your phone.
- You can also install watch faces, apps, and reply to notifications with the Bluetooth model, but your phone has to be nearby or you have access to WiFi. Meanwhile, the LTE model can do all these without connecting to your phone.
- Subsequently, it’s expected that the LTE will have a shorter battery life compared to the Bluetooth model even though both have the same battery capacity.
- The LTE model is also priced higher than the Bluetooth models. The price of 41mm starts at $399 and $430 for the LTE model, while the 45mm price starts at $430 for the Bluetooth model and $480 for the LTE model.
Please Note: Samsung has optimized specific models of the Galaxy Watch 3 for specific region. You can check that out to be sure you’re buying the right model for your region.
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