Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S) vs Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)

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

7/14/2017 11:43 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:48 PM

Compare Samsung Gear S X Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

380
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4) Compare Samsung Gear S3 classic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
AMOLED

360x480

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)

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13 Advantages Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
+1GHz 64bit Dual-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+768MB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+57 grams (2 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	67 grams (2.35 ounces)
+392 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	300 PPI
+Tizen 3.0Advantage Tizen 3.0 is newer and safer	vs	Tizen 2.3
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+380 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	300 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Waterproof (IP?)
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)3% Thinner
360x360 pixels	vs	+360x480 pixels33% Higher resolution screen
1.3"	vs	+2"54% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

17 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available)

Super AMOLED

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Other model names	SKT Samsung Gear S3 R775S (SK Telecom), Gear S3 classic	US Cellular Samsung Gear S SM-R750R4, Samsung SM-R750R4
Country or region available	South Korea	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2016	11/1/2014
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in)	39.9 x 58.1 millimeters (1.57 x 2.29 in)
Weight	57 grams (2 ounces)	67 grams (2.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	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.	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x360 pixels	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	300 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass SR+	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
System version	Tizen 2.3.2	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	Tizen 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720	ARM Mali-400 MP4 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850 (Bands 5)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
USB	Not supported	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	380 mAh	300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	96 hours (4 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Leather band strap (22mm) • Stainless Steel body 316L • Samsung Pay • S-Voice, S-Health	• Colors: Black • S-Voice • S-Health • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Gear S3 classic (4G SM-R775S)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered