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Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Sony SmartWatch 3

    Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
    Samsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3 Smartwatch
      Sony SmartWatch 3
      Editiorial reviews
      19
      3.8 out of 5
      12 user ratings
      5 stars
      		8 %
      4 stars
      		83 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      16
      3.4 out of 5
      7 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		85 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		14 %
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      User rating
      37
      4.0 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      43
      4.3 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      RAM Memory512.0 mB512.0 mB

      Display

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      Screen size1.63 in1.6 in
      Screen resolution320 x 320 px320 x 320 px

      Notifications

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      Notifications
      • E-mail
      • Incoming Call
      • Text Message
      • Alarm
      • Calendar Reminder
      • E-mail
      • Google Hangout
      • Google Voice
      • Incoming Call
      • Missed Call
      • Text Message
      • Timer
      • Weather
      Incoming notification options
      • View Content
      • Listen to Content
      		View Content
      Methods Of NotificationBacklit Screen
      • Backlit Screen
      • Sound
      • Vibration

      Dimensions

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      Case diameter2.64 in1.97 in
      Case thickness0.43 in0.39 in
      Weight2.57 oz1.59 oz
      Watch case materialStainless steelStainless steel
      Water resistanceyesyes

      Platform

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      Operating systemAndroid 2.3+
      • Android 4.1+
      • Android 4.2+
      • Android 4.3+
      Smartphone remote features
      • Call Conversation
      • Music Control
      • Respond to Notifications
      • Music Control
      • Voice Control

      Connectivity

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      Charging connectionProprietary USB CablemicroUSB

      Power

      Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
      Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
      Battery capacity315.0 mAh420.0 mAh
      Average battery life (standby)36.0 h48.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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