| Physical features | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Model | Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Other model names | Samsung Gear S3 SM-R760 frontier | Galaxy Watch Active2 4G LTE SM-R835U (Stainless Steel) |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | 
USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | November, 2016 | September, 2019 |
| Depth | 12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in) | 40 x 40 millimeters (1.57 x 1.57 in) |
| Weight | 63 grams (2.21 ounces) | 37 grams (1.3 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Not supported | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front | Stainless steel body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
| System (OS) | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Operating system | Tizen 2.3.2 | Tizen 4.0 |
| Firmware update | Tizen 3.0 | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm) | 32bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm) |
| CPU processor | 1Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | 1.15Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 |
| RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR3 | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 4GB (1.39GB available)
eMMC |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.3" inches | 1.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~29% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 360x360 pixels | 360x360 pixels (1:1) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 392 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass SR+ | Gorilla Glass DX+ |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Mobile networks | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic) |
| Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| 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 |
| Calling | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Not supported | Not supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| 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 | Not supported |
| Zoom | Not supported | Not supported |
| Face/smile detection | Not supported | Not supported |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
| 2ª camera | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| 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 |
| Multimedia | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | feature not registered | MP4 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ |
| Connectivity | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| USB | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
| Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
VO2 max
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black
- Leather band strap (22mm)
- Stainless Steel body 316L
- Samsung Pay
- S-Voice, S-Health | - Colors: Black, Silver, Pink Gold
- Bands: 20mm
- Always-on display
- Samsung Pay |
| Power supply | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 380 mAh | 247 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging
WPC/Qi Wireless charging | Standard charging
Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 2580 minutes | 43 hours | 1.8 days |
| Standby | 4320 minutes | 72 hours | 3 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.09W/kg (head) | 0.141W/kg (body) | 0.43W/kg (head) | 1.13W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |