Apple Watch 3 (42mm) vs Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)
Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A70 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
390x312
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
352
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
32
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)
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11 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Gyroscope |
+4 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Model | Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) |
Other model names | Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel | Galaxy A70 SM-A705FN/Dual-Sim NFC |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 9/22/2017 | 4/26/2019 |
Depth | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in) | 76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 53 grams (1.86 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 1.65" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 390x312 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 303 PPI | 393 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Sapphire Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
System version | WatchOS 4.0 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | WatchOS 5.0 | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple S3 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 600/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | A1891 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1892 model (China): UMTS 2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 A1891 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1892 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41) | LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Not supported | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
USB | Not supported | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Not supported | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 352 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS, E-mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Silver, Space black • Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition) • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Apple Watch 3 (42mm) | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.35W/kg (head), 0.18W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.949W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body) |