Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (2023)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (1)

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority

We’ve held the Galaxy Watch 3 in high regard for quite some time, naming it as one of the best smartwatches available when it launched in 2020. But the Galaxy Watch 4 series has proved itself as a capable successor, bringing a refreshed user experience and improved hardware. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better in every scenario. There are several reasons why you may still want (or require) the old spice. Below, we walk you through the key differences and similarities between Samsung’s latest wearable offering and its former smartwatch flagship. Learn more in this quick Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3 comparison.

Our verdict:Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 review

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3

The specs

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 3

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

44mm: 1.36-inch Super AMOLED
450 x 450 resolution
330ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass with DX+

40mm: 1.19-inch Super AMOLED
396 x 396 resolution
330ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass with DX+

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

46mm: 1.36-inch Super AMOLED
450 x 450 resolution
330ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass with DX

42mm: 1.19-inch Super AMOLED
396 x 396 resolution
330ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass with DX

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

45mm: 1.4-inch AMOLED
360 x 360 resolution
Corning Gorilla Glass with DX

41mm: 1.2-inch AMOLED
360 x 360 resolution
Corning Gorilla Glass with DX

Dimensions and weight

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

44mm: 44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8mm
30.3g

40mm: 40.4 x 39.3 x 9.8mm
25.9g

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

46mm: 45.5 x 45.5 x 11mm
52g

42mm: 41.5 x 41.5 x 11.2mm
46.5g

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

45mm: 45 x 46.2 x 11.1mm
53.8g (stainless steel), 43g (titanium)

41mm: 41 x 42.5 x 11.3mm
49.2g

Colors and materials

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Aluminum case
Black, Silver, Green (44mm only), Pink Gold (40mm only)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Stainless steel case
Black, Silver

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

45mm: Mystic Black (stainless steel or titanium), Mystic Silver (stainless steel)

41mm: Mystic Bronze (stainless steel), Mystic Silver (stainless steel)

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

44mm: 361mAh
40mm: 247mAh

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WPC-based wireless charging

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

46mm: 361mAh
42mm: 247mAh

WPC-based wireless charging

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

45mm: 340mAh
41mm: 247mAh

WPC-based wireless charging

Processor

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

5nm Samsung Exynos W920
Dual-core 1.18GHz

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

5nm Samsung Exynos W920
Dual-core 1.18GHz

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

10nm Samsung Exynos 9110
Dual-core, 1.15GHz

RAM

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

1.5GB

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

1.5GB

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

1GB

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

16GB

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

16GB

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

8GB

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

LTE (available in select models)
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz
NFC
GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, Galileo

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

LTE (available in select models)
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz
NFC
GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, Galileo

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

LTE (available in select models)
Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi b/g/n
NFC
A-GPS/GLONASS/Beidou 7

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyroscope
Geomagnetic sensor
Ambient light sensor
Samsung BioActive sensor: optical heart rate (PPG), electrocardiogram (ECG), bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor (BIA)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyroscope
Geomagnetic sensor
Ambient light sensor
Samsung BioActive sensor: optical heart rate (PPG), electrocardiogram (ECG), bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor (BIA)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Barometer
Optical heart rate sensor
ECG
Ambient light sensor

Durability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

5ATM + IP68
MIL-STD-810G

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

5ATM + IP68
MIL-STD-810G

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

5ATM + IP68
MIL-STD-810G

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Wear OS
Samsung One UI Watch

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Wear OS
Samsung One UI Watch

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Tizen OS 5.5

Compatibility

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Android

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Android

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Android and iOS

The design

The Galaxy Watch 3 launched in 2020 as Samsung’s standalone flagship smartwatch. Only one model was made available, but for those seeking a sportier, sleeker, and cheaper alternative, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 was your other option.

The Galaxy Watch 4 debuted in 2021 in two forms. The standard offering is effectively the spiritual successor of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and features a cleaner face, an aluminum shell, and a touch-sensitive bezel. The Classic model is the more direct Galaxy Watch 3 replacement and includes a tactile rotating bezel with etched minute markings and a slightly chunkier build. Both Galaxy Watch 4 options arrive in two dial sizes but feature similar core internal specs.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 runs Tizen OS, while the newer Galaxy Watch 4 uses Wear OS.

You’re also getting two screen sizes with the Galaxy Watch 4 series, with the smaller model using a 1.2-inch panel and the larger opting for a 1.4-inch display. The Classic model features slightly larger faces than the Galaxy Watch 3, with 46mm and 42mm options. The standard model features 44mm and 40mm faces, similar to the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Overall, the Galaxy Watch 4 series is thinner than the Galaxy Watch 3, making the new watches more comfortable to wear.

See also:Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review

Beyond the return of the rotating bezel, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic does feature some aesthetic differences over the Watch 3. The buttons are still located on the right edge but are flatter and elongated — a departure from the protruding nubs that gave the Galaxy Watch 3 a more imposing visage. The standard Galaxy Watch 4 has a cleaner, simpler facade than both and swaps a physical rotating bezel for a touch alternative that is pretty awkward to use. Overall, whether the Galaxy Watch 4 series is a visual improvement depends on your particular taste.

The features

What about internal differences? Well, there are plenty. Let’s start with the operating system.

The Galaxy Watch 4 series switches from Samsung’s Tizen to Wear OS 3 and One UI Watch — the biggest software overhaul for Samsung’s wearables in years. It’s the first watch line to run Samsung and Google’s new co-developed OS and brings several new perks over the Galaxy Watch 3.

First and foremost, Wear OS opens the door to a more extensive app library than Tizen, including Google-specific features and apps, like Maps and onboard Assistant support, and more synchronicity with Android devices. The UI is incredibly slick, making it a breeze to gloss through installed apps or study health metrics. While the new platform is a breath of fresh air, it has several potentially deal-breaking limitations.

While the Galaxy Watch 3 supports iOS devices, the move to Wear OS 3 means the Galaxy Watch 4 does not. Additionally, several new Galaxy Watch 4 features are exclusive to Samsung smartphone users, including health-tracking smarts. This isn’t quite the case with the older smartwatch. Samsung also does a remarkable job loading the Watch 4 with its own apps. Samsung Pay usurps Google Pay (though Google Pay is available from the Play Store), while Samsung Health, not Google Fit, is the health tracking app of choice. Bixby also features as the default voice assistant, but thankfully, Google Assistant support finally rolled out in May 2022.

See also: How to use Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch 4

The Galaxy Watch 3 stands to gain none of the promised Wear OS benefits. Samsung has no plans to update its Tizen devices to Wear OS and One UI Watch. If you’re looking for new OS features, you’ll have to get a new watch. At the same time, Samsung has committed to four years of updates with the Galaxy Watch 4, making it a more future-proof option.

One of our biggest criticisms of the Galaxy Watch 3 was its health-tracking abilities. Heart-rate tracking was unreliable, while sleep tracking was hit and miss. The Galaxy Watch 4 series improves both while adding new sensors, too. The BIA sensor, which measures body composition, is a big new addition and provides valuable insight into body fat percentages, skeletal mass, and water retention. The watch also includes a blood pressure monitor, an SpO2 sensor with more frequent sampling, and an ECG. The Galaxy Watch 4 line also carries over some features, like VO2 max monitoring and improves automatic workout detection latency.

Samsung’s new watch does have its flaws, though. Its GPS performance remains sketchy compared to the competition, skewing outdoor tracking data, while heart-rate tracking isn’t as detailed as some would want. Notably, you can only use the ECG and blood pressure monitoring features with an accompanying Samsung smartphone, leaving a large swathe of Android users out in the cold.

See also: All of Wear OS 3 watches confirmed so far

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (3)

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Beyond sensors, Samsung has also upgraded the Galaxy Watch 4’s base hardware.

The Galaxy Watch 3 offered 1GB of RAM, which seemed plenty for a smartwatch, mainly thanks to Tizen’s lightweight build. Storage came in at 8GB, more than enough for the apps and offline music files. The Galaxy Watch 4 series trumps this by some margin, though. It launches with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, which should be plenty for Wear OS and a host of offline files.

We should see some notable performance improvements, too. The Galaxy Watch 4 series arrives with Samsung’s 5nm Exynos W920 SoC which reportedly brings a 20% faster CPU and 10x GPU performance gains over the Galaxy Watch 3’s Exynos 9110. You don’t need much muscle on a smartwatch, but the Galaxy Watch 4 series feels smooth alongside the new UI.

As for battery capacity, the larger Galaxy Watch 4 models win this battle, too. They feature a 361mAh battery, up slightly from the 340mAh available on the larger Galaxy Watch 3. Notably, the smaller Galaxy Watch 3 and 4 models share a 247mAh cell. Nevertheless, the more efficient chipset should result in some battery gains. Samsung claims 40 hours of use per charge is achievable. This isn’t an outrageous claim, but it is optimistic if you’re an overzealous user.

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The larger Galaxy Watch 4 device can endure up to 1.5 days per charge during our tests. That’s about par with the Galaxy Watch 3. The smaller models pack even less power, with around 24 hours of use per charge. If you need longevity, we’d recommend the Galaxy Watch 3 or the bigger Galaxy Watch 4.

The price

Finally, how do these smartwatches measure up in terms of value? After studying its specs sheet it’s tough to dismiss the Galaxy Watch 4 series. It gets even tougher when considering its price, too.

The Galaxy Watch 3 launched at $399. At the time, it was a steep premium for a smartwatch that does everything relatively well. It didn’t quite have a specific killer feature, though. And although the device is now regularly offered at a lower price, it remains a stern investment.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (4)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

The best from Samsung that's not running Wear OS

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the more versatile smartwatches you can buy. It's stylish, sporty, comes with plenty of smartwatch features, and has new health sensors that will make the watch better over time.

Samsung seemingly took this criticism to heart with the Galaxy Watch 4 and Classic. The latter starts at $349, shaving $50 off the Galaxy Watch 3’s launch price. Considering its benefits over the older model, it’s an easy choice to make if you’re budgeting for a ~$300 wearable.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (5)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

The classiest smartwatch Samsung has to offer

If you're looking for a high-end follow-up to Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3, look no further. Now with Wear OS on board, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will be perfect for your trip to the office or a night out.

That’s still plenty to spend on a smartwatch, but that’s where the standard Galaxy Watch 4 comes in. The Bluetooth model starts at $249.99 — the same launch price as the Galaxy Watch Active 2. You can now find the latter below $200.

The Galaxy Watch 4 is also our favorite of the two new smartwatches. Its sleeker aesthetic and lighter build make it an ideal activity watch. It also won’t look out of place in a boardroom, either.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (6)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung's best smartwatch, now with Wear OS

Samsung and Google combined forces to improve the software situation with smartwatches on Android. The result is the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, running the new, co-developed Wear OS. The standard Galaxy Watch 4 is for the sportier crowd, while the Watch 4 Classic is for those who'd like a watch they can wear to the office.

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For LTE support, you’re looking at a $50 premium for both Galaxy Watch 4 models.

Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: Which should you buy?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3: What are the differences? (7)

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Samsung has made sizeable strides with the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The revitalized OS provides Google’s services and closer integration with Android as a whole. It also brings sprightlier hardware, more fitness features and sensors, and a lower price. It’s a no-brainer that you should go with the Galaxy Watch 4 series.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is worth buying in 2022 if you want a modern Samsung smartwatch that supports iPhones.

This doesn’t mean you should discount the Galaxy Watch 3, especially as it’s regularly available as a sale item. If you don’t need the Galaxy Watch 4 series’ new features, the Watch 3 still has a place at the right price. It remains a solid smartwatch that does everything pretty well. Also, it’s your only dog in this race if you’re an iPhone user.

We shouldn’t forget about Samsung’s other smartwatch offerings, either. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is worth a mention here. It is much cheaper than both contenders and makes for a solid basic fitness tracker with smartwatch style.

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Beyond Samsung, there are plenty of other contenders. Options from Garmin, Fitbit, and Apple are available to those wanting more intuitive fitness trackers. Few smartwatches on the market can challenge the Galaxy Watch 3’s feature coverage, but the Galaxy Watch 4 builds on and continues where its older sibling left off.

That’s it for our Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 3 showdown. Which wearable do you prefer? Let us and others know by voting in the poll above.

FAQs

What's the difference between the Galaxy watch 3 and Galaxy Watch 4? ›

Wondering what the key differences are between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 3? The Galaxy Watch 4 features the new Android Wear OS 3 and Samsung's One UI, while the Galaxy Watch 3 runs Samsung's own Tizen OS 5.5. The Galaxy 4 Watch includes 16GB of RAM vs. 8GB on the Watch 3.

Is Samsung Galaxy watch 3 worth buying in 2022? ›

The Galaxy Watch 3 runs the Tizen operating system by Samsung instead of Google's Wear OS, but Samsung users might prefer the company's native operating system to Google's latest one. The watch is available in India for Rs. 17,990 and is definitely a good value for money option available in the market.

Can you answer calls on Galaxy Watch 4? ›

From your Android™ smartphone, ensure your Galaxy Watch4 Classic software is up to date as the steps below apply to the most recent version. then swipe up and to the left to answer the call. then swipe up and to the right to reject the call and send it to voicemail.

Can you answer calls on Samsung Galaxy watch 3? ›

Answer incoming calls with your watch

When a call comes in, and you're away from your phone, you can answer the call by swiping the green phone icon to the right. To ignore a call, just swipe the red phone icon to the left and the call will be declined.

Is Galaxy Watch 4 worth buying? ›

Tech Radar's James Peckham says that the Galaxy Watch 4 is “a great choice for anyone who owns a Galaxy smartphone.” He adds that it's still worth getting if you don't have a Samsung phone, but you will miss out on features like blood pressure and ECG measurements.

Does Galaxy 4 watch measure blood pressure? ›

The Galaxy Watch 4 is currently the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy. It offers all the health and fitness tracking features you'd need, including ECG and blood pressure monitoring.

Why is the Galaxy Watch 3 more expensive than the 4? ›

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic vs Galaxy Watch 3! Which one to Buy!!!!

Is Samsung Galaxy watch 3 worth buying? ›

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the more versatile smartwatches you can buy. It's stylish, sporty, comes with plenty of smartwatch features, and has new health sensors that will make the watch better over time. Even in 2022, that's a lot of money for a smartwatch, no matter how good it is.

Is it worth buying Samsung Galaxy watch 3? ›

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3's fan-favorite bezel — the rotating bow on a beautifully-packaged, $399 smartwatch — is every bit as satisfying as it seems. At the time it launched, there was no question this was the best smartwatch for Android you could buy.

Can you send texts on Galaxy Watch 4? ›

Send a message (Galaxy Watch4 series and previous models) Note: This function is only available when connected to a Galaxy phone using Bluetooth. The phone must be nearby and connected to the Galaxy watch. This is not available on non-Samsung phones or iOS devices.

Can I leave my phone at home and use my Galaxy watch 3? ›

If your watch supports Wi-Fi, it can stay connected to your phone at any distance when they're both connected to the Internet. To stay connected to your phone, turn on and connect to Wi-Fi on your watch. Not all watches can connect to Wi-Fi. Try turning on Wi-Fi on your watch.

Can Galaxy Watch 4 make calls without phone? ›

If you are using a Wi-Fi only watch, you cannot make calls from a watch without connecting it to your phone. In fact, you will not see the phone app on the watch. However, if you have an LTE model, you can make calls directly from the watch by going to the phone app on your watch.

Can the Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth make calls? ›

How to make and answer calls from your Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5

Does the Galaxy Watch 4 have a microphone? ›

Yes, the Galaxy Watch 4 has an integrated microphone and speaker.

Does galaxy watch 3 have microphone? ›

It primarily uses Bluetooth to connect with your smartphone. You can also get a Galaxy Watch 3 with 4G LTE for about $50 more. One interesting, and surprisingly useful, feature is the watch also comes with a microphone. That means, as I found to my surprise, you can use it to make or answer phone calls.

How far can Samsung Watch 4 be from phone? ›

If your smartwatch is connected to Wi-Fi, and your phone has a Wi-Fi or cellular network connection, your smartphone can be anywhere you like. The Wi-Fi network doesn't have to be the same either. If your smartwatch isn't connected to Wi-Fi, keep it within 30 feet your phone.

How long does Galaxy Watch 4 battery last? ›

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Battery life

Samsung estimates the Galaxy Watch 4 can last 40 hours with regular use.

Can you watch videos on Galaxy Watch 4? ›

Unlike previous iterations, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 runs Google's Wear OS, unlocking a new set of features and possibilities. This includes watching YouTube videos and listening to songs directly on the smartwatch.

How accurate is oxygen on Galaxy Watch 4? ›

The sensor maintains contact with the wearer's skin and takes readings 25 times per second. Despite the use of seemingly advanced technology, the researchers had to reject 26.5 percent of the gathered data due to "fluctuations in contact pressure," a situation that reminds us of some of our own issues with the Watch.

Can Galaxy Watch 4 measure ECG? ›

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes with ECG and blood pressure monitoring but is available only in selected regions due to issues with FDA approval. If you own this smartwatch anywhere in the world, be it India or USA, you can still use the ECG and blood pressure monitor with a simple hack.

Does Galaxy Watch 4 have blood oxygen? ›

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 study shows that its SpO2 blood oxygen sensor is accurate enough to be compared to medical tools. Gone are the days wherein watches were merely time tellers, thanks to the innovation of smartwatches, which introduced various fancy features and handy health capabilities.

Is Galaxy Watch 4 waterproof? ›

The Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit2, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Watch Pro can stay under 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

Are galaxy watch 3 and 4 bands the same? ›

You can use a 20mm width band with:

Galaxy Watch4 (40mm & 44mm) Galaxy Watch3 (41mm)

How can I make my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 battery last longer? ›

To improve battery life, you can:
  1. Uninstall apps that are consuming too much battery or RAM and not being used.
  2. Turn off Bluetooth® when not in use. ...
  3. Adjust brightness to the lowest setting or use Auto low brightness.
  4. Turn off GPS when not in use. ...
  5. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. ...
  6. Turn off vibrate mode if not used.

Does the Galaxy Watch 3 have a camera? ›

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Does Galaxy Watch 3 have speaker? ›

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will have a speaker, allowing users to take the call entirely on the watch itself, or they can shake their hand to reject the call. Another new feature includes add support for fall detection, similar to Apple Watch devices.

Does Galaxy Watch 3 have GPS? ›

Galaxy Watch, Watch Active2, and Watch3 all have GPS functionality included.

How do I text on my Galaxy 3 watch? ›

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Create and Send a Text Message
  1. From the watch screen, press the. Home button. to open the apps screen.
  2. Tap the. Messages icon. .
  3. Tap the. New Message icon. ...
  4. Enter a 10-digit mobile number or a contact name in the 'Recipient' field then tap. Next. ...
  5. Do one of the following: Use Voice Service to create text:

How accurate is the Galaxy Watch 3 heart rate monitor? ›

How good is the heart rate sensor? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3's optical heart rate sensor is, for the most part, excellent. I took it out on a run to compare its results with those of a Wahoo Tickr chest strap, which is likely to be far more accurate than any wrist sensor.

Is Galaxy Watch 3 waterproof? ›

Best answer: Yes, the Galaxy Watch 3 has a 5ATM and an IP68 ingress rating. This means the smartwatch will survive a splash or track a swim in the pool and keep on ticking.

Are galaxy watch 3 and 4 bands the same? ›

You can use a 20mm width band with:

Galaxy Watch4 (40mm & 44mm) Galaxy Watch3 (41mm)

Should you buy Galaxy watch 3? ›

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the more versatile smartwatches you can buy. It's stylish, sporty, comes with plenty of smartwatch features, and has new health sensors that will make the watch better over time. Even in 2022, that's a lot of money for a smartwatch, no matter how good it is.

Is Galaxy Watch 4 waterproof? ›

The Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit2, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Watch Pro can stay under 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

What is the battery life of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4? ›

Samsung estimates the Galaxy Watch 4 can last 40 hours with regular use.

How long does the Galaxy Watch 3 battery last? ›

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 battery life

The Galaxy Watch 3 lives up to Samsung's battery estimates. Even with hour-long workouts and sleep tracking in the first two days I wore it, the watch lasted about 2 days. However, when I enabled the always-on display setting, the battery life dropped to 24 hours in its second cycle.

What size smart watch should I get? ›

To find your perfect size within the range, use your wrist measurement. If your wrist is between 14cm – 18cm, select a small or medium watch with a diameter of 38mm, 40mm, or 42mm. If your wrist is 18cm and above, choose a larger case, such as one that is 44-46mm.

Can you swim with the Galaxy Watch 3? ›

Best answer: Yes, the Galaxy Watch 3 has a 5ATM and an IP68 ingress rating. This means the smartwatch will survive a splash or track a swim in the pool and keep on ticking.

Can I use Samsung watch 3 without phone? ›

You can use your Galaxy Watch Active without connecting to a mobile device, making it easier to use with outdoor activities like running, hiking and mountain climbing. You can setup the Galaxy Watch Active without a mobile device when it is turned on for the first time or after it has been reset.

How far can Samsung watch 3 be from phone? ›

If your smartwatch is connected to Wi-Fi, and your phone has a Wi-Fi or cellular network connection, your smartphone can be anywhere you like. The Wi-Fi network doesn't have to be the same either. If your smartwatch isn't connected to Wi-Fi, keep it within 30 feet your phone.

How do I text on my Galaxy 3 watch? ›

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Create and Send a Text Message
  1. From the watch screen, press the. Home button. to open the apps screen.
  2. Tap the. Messages icon. .
  3. Tap the. New Message icon. ...
  4. Enter a 10-digit mobile number or a contact name in the 'Recipient' field then tap. Next. ...
  5. Do one of the following: Use Voice Service to create text:

Can you wear Galaxy Watch 4 in shower? ›

Can You Shower With Galaxy Watch 4? Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is OK to wear when showering, doing dishes, or in the rain. Water pressure is the only thing to be aware of here as it isn't rated against high-pressure water streams, but your shower should be ok. Be wary of anything like firehoses or pressure hoses.

Can I wear Galaxy Watch 4 in the pool? ›

Galaxy Watch is not waterproof but it is water-resistant to depths of 164 ft (50 m). And it comes with military-grade durability. However, it isn't suitable for high-pressure water activities or diving.

Is Galaxy Watch 4 scratch resistant? ›

Delivering enhanced display readability and superior scratch resistance, approaching that of Sapphire, its rugged display features Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+.

Does the Galaxy Watch 4 have a speaker? ›

Yes, the Galaxy Watch 4 has an integrated microphone and speaker.

Can I leave my Samsung Watch 4 charging overnight? ›

Charging Your Smartwatch Overnight Isn't a Big Issue

It won't have a huge effect on battery life, but the key thing to make sure is that the battery isn't overheating, which could cause damage to the battery, and at absolute worse, cause a electrical fire.

Why is my Samsung Galaxy 4 watch battery draining so fast? ›

Another reason why your Galaxy Watch 4 Classic could be draining fast is because you have apps that need to be updated. Sometimes, these apps are updated when you update the Watch's software, but you might also want to check to update these apps manually. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.

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