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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) vs Nokia 3 V

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

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Compare Nokia 3 V X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) 12Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Nokia 3 V

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) vs 3 V} 20 Advantages Nokia 3 V
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+424 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)95%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)48%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+6.26"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+4000 mAh14 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.5Wvs+10W186%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
 
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Other model namesGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815UZDAXAR, Samsung GalileoNokia 3 Verizon, Nokia 3V, HMD Global Nokia 3.2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date8/1/20184/22/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)76.24 x 159.44 millimeters (3 x 6.28 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
System versionTizen 4.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby72 hours (3 days)504 hours (21 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers
• Colors: Blue
• Android One
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• LED notification
• HAC M4/T3
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)Nokia 3 V
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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