Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Samsung Gear S3 classic
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Samsung Gear S3 classic
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Lighter body
Samsung Gear S3 classic
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.34 | 1.3 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 438 | 360 |
| Resolution Width | 438 | 360 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | — |
| PPI | 327 | 278 |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal | Corning Gorilla Glass SR + |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Penta-core | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | — |
| Chipset Name | Exynos W1000 | Exynos 7 Dual 7270 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Tizen |
| UI Skin | One UI 8 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 2GB RAM | 4GB 0.75GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 445 | 380 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 72 h (3G) |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass SR + ), stainless steel 316L frame |
| SIM | eSIM | No |
| Height (mm) | 46.4 | 49 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Weight (g) | 63.5 | 59 |
| Width (mm) | 46 | 46 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, July 09 | 2016, August. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, July 25 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71 | — |
| edge | — | No |
| gprs | — | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | — |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Samsung Gear S3 classic |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Samsung Gear S3 classic are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic packs a 445 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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