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Apple Watch SE 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Apple Watch SE 3 against Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Tie
Both start at a similar price.
Best ecosystem
Tie
Neither lists native integrations.
Standout
Apple Watch SE 3
S10 chip with 64GB capacity
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple Watch SE 3 with S10 chip and Always-On Retina display
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Supports a wide range of cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity options
- Comprehensive health and wellness features including heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking
- Built-in accessibility features for users with various disabilities
Cons
- Slightly bulkier design compared to more premium models
- Less customization options compared to higher-end models
Specifications
- ConnectivityTDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TDD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) Support for Apple Watch For Your Kids International roaming
- AccessibilityBuilt-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities VoiceOver Zoom On/Off Labels Reduce Transparency Increase Contrast Color Filters Text Size Bold Text Reduce Motion Hourly Chimes AssistiveTouch Button Click Speed Touch Accommodations Auto-Answer Calls Type to Siri RTT Support Audio Volume Balance Auto Transcription Live Speech Accessibility Shortcut Mono Audio Taptic Time Personal Voice Live Listen
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- ChipS10 chip with 64-bit dual core processor 4-core Neural Engine 64GB capacity
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- DisplayAlways-On Retina display with OLED and LTPO Tough Ion-X front glass with 4x crack resistance 1000 nits peak brightness 2 nits minimum brightness 326 pixels per inch
- Environmental RequirementsOperating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C) Nonoperating storage temperature: –4° to 113° F (–20° to 45° C) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing Operating altitude: 0 feet to 10,000 feet (0m to 3000m)
- Hardware and ButtonsDigital Crown Microphone Side button Band release button Speaker Optical heart sensor Controls: Digital Crown with haptic feedback, Side button, Single tap, double tap, and wrist flick gestures
- Health and WellnessHeart Rate app High and low heart rate notifications Irregular rhythm notifications Advanced Cycle Tracking app with fertile window estimates, retrospective ovulation estimates, and perimenopause and menopause support Medications app Mindfulness app Noise app Sleep app including sleep stages Sleep score Sleep apnea notifications
- Material and FinishAluminum case Midnight, Starlight
- Operating SystemwatchOS
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- Power and Battery LifeAll-day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use Up to 32 hours in Low Power Mode Up to 7 hours workout tracking Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable Up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes 15 minutes for up to 8 hours of normal use 8 minutes for up to 8 hours of sleep tracking
- SensorsSecond-generation optical heart sensor Temperature sensor Compass Always-on altimeter High-g accelerometer High dynamic range gyroscope Ambient light sensor
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- Size and Weight / Depth (40mm model)10.7mm
- Size and Weight / Depth (44mm model)10.7mm
- Size and Weight / Display area (40mm model)324 by 394 pixels, 759 sq mm
- Size and Weight / Display area (44mm model)368 by 448 pixels, 977 sq mm
- Size and Weight / Fits (40mm model)130–200mm wrists
- Size and Weight / Fits (44mm model)140–245mm wrists
- Size and Weight / Height (40mm model)40mm
- Size and Weight / Height (44mm model)44mm
- Size and Weight / Weight (GPS + Cellular, 40mm model)26.4 grams
- Size and Weight / Weight (GPS, 40mm model)26.3 grams
- Size and Weight / Weight (GPS, 44mm model)32.9 grams
- Size and Weight / Width (40mm model)34mm
- Size and Weight / Width (44mm model)38mm
- Workouts and ActivityRunning Custom workouts Customizable Workout Views Training Load Heart Rate Zones (customizable) Postworkout heart rate VO 2 max Race Route Pacer Cadence, Stride Length, Ground Contact Time, Vertical Oscillation, and Running Power Automatic track detection Multisport workout Heart Rate Zone, pace, and target alerts Hiking Compass with bearing, incline, elevation, and coordinates Custom waypoints Automatically generated waypoints to cellular connectivity Backtrack GPS data Offline maps with custom route creation Topographic maps for thousands of national and regional parks (U.S. only) Hundreds of curated hikes across all 63 U.S. national parks Cycling Average speed, elevation gained, and distance Connection to cycling accessories via Bluetooth Functional Threshold Power Power Zones Cadence Live Activity on iPhone Swimming Pool swim or open water swim Custom workouts for pool swims Splits and auto sets
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
Samsung's Android smartwatch, built on the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Smooth WearOS 6 experience
- Great battery life
Cons
- Only works with Android
Specifications
- ConnectivityLTE
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- battery390mAh
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- osWearOS 6
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