Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) vs Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2019 11:36 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Apple Watch 3 X Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm) Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)

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23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	vs	11 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)160% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR4
+32GB (21GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+720x1560 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	340x272 pixels
+6.4"3 times Larger screen	vs	1.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150% More apps available to download and use	vs	1400000 apps (App Store)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh13 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	279 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+40 grams (1.4 ounces)3 times Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
268 PPI	vs	+290 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Sapphire GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+5 ATMAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
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Model	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Other model names	Galaxy A20 SM-A205G/Dual-Sim, SM-A205G/32DL	Apple Watch Edition Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Ceramic
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019	9/22/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	34 x 39.2 millimeters (1.34 x 1.54 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	40 grams (1.4 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof
📲 Display
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	340x272 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	290 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Sapphire Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	WatchOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 11	WatchOS 5.0
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)	32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1889 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1890 model (China): UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 A1889 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1890 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	Not supported
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	279 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange	• Colors: White, Gray • Sport bands • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered