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Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) vs Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear S3 classic smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Gear S3 classic X Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) 05Points
1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

315
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770) Compare Samsung Galaxy Gear X
1.3"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

380
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)

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Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) vs Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)} 14 Advantages Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)16%
Thinner
vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+1.63"25%
Larger screen
vs1.3"
+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 64bit Dual-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+768MB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
74 grams (2.59 ounces)vs+59 grams (2.07 ounces)25%
Lighter
320x320 pixelsvs+360x360 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
278 PPIvs+392 PPI41%
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
315 mAhvs+380 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass SR+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
4GB (2GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
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.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
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ModelGalaxy Gear (SM-V700)Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Gear 1, Samsung SM-V700 Galaxy Gear V700Samsung Gear S3 SM-R770 classic
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/25/201311/1/2016
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)36.8 x 56.6 millimeters (1.45 x 2.23 in)46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in)
Weight74 grams (2.59 ounces)59 grams (2.07 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.63" inches1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels360x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)278 PPI392 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass SR+
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanTizen 2.3.2
Firmware updateTizen 2.2.1Tizen 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 421264bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 400MhzARM Mali-T720
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
RAM memory512MB768MB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
SensorsAccelerometer
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity315 mAh380 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standby150 hours (6.3 days)72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Silver, Rose Gold
• Watchband colors: Black, Yellow, Gray, Beige, Orange
• Cetified IP55: dust resistance and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
• Watch compatible with Android 4.3 smartphones or higher
• S Voice
• Galaxy Gear Charging Dock
• Colors: Silver
• Leather band strap (22mm)
• Stainless Steel body 316L
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)Samsung Gear S3 classic (SM-R770)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.058W/kg (head), 0.165W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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