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Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)

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

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Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) 24Points
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm) Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)

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Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) vs Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)} 10 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)160%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+32GB (21GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)46%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+720x1560 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs340x272 pixels
+6.4"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh13 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs279 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+27 grams (.95 ounces)5 times
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAdvantage
More resistant material
268 PPIvs+290 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
ModelGalaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Other model namesGalaxy A20 SM-A205W NFC, SM-A205WZKAXACApple Watch Series 3 A1858 GPS 8GB, Apple Watch S3, iWatch
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/20199/22/2017
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)27 grams (.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)340x272 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI290 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 11WatchOS 5.0
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Not supported
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh279 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)0.17W/kg (head), 0.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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