Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic vs Watch4 vs Watch3
New: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra
On 10 July 2024, Samsung launched the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch4 and Watch3 are no longer available. These 7th generation smartwatches are faster and have more functions than the Watch4 and 3 models. Curious to know more?
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Watch4, and Watch3
Comparison watches
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch3 | |
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Design | Rotating bezel and stainless steel watch case | No rotating bezel and aluminum watch case | Rotating bezel and stainless steel watch case |
Operating system | Wear OS by Google | Wear OS by Google | Tizen OS by Samsung |
Storage | 16GB | 16GB | 8GB |
Design
Watch4 Classic: rotating bezel and stainless steel watch case
The only difference between the Watch4 Classic and the Watch4 is the design. The Watch4 Classic has a stainless steel watch case, which makes this smartwatch slightly heavier and more robust than the Watch4. The Classic edition also has a rotating bezel. You can use that to easily scroll through your apps, messages, and health data. The Classic comes in 2 sizes, namely 42 and 46mm. You can choose between the colors black and silver.
Watch4: digital scrolling and lightweight aluminum
The Watch4 has an aluminum watch case. That makes the smartwatch a lot lighter than it's fancy version, the Classic. As a result, you won't notice it as much while you exercise. The Watch4 doesn't have a rotating ring around the screen. That means you scroll through your apps and messages with the buttons on the watch or via the touchscreen. The Watch4 also comes in 2 sizes, namely 40 and 44mm. You can choose from 4 colors. These are black, silver, green, or rose gold.
Watch3: also rotating bezel and stainless steel watch case
The predecessor of the Watch4 also has a rotating bezel. With this ring, you can easily navigate to your favorite apps. The watch case of the Watch3 is made of stainless steel, just like the Watch4 Classic. That makes the Watch3 a sturdy watch as well. The buttons on the Watch3 have a classic, round design. Those of the Watch4 are rectangular and flatter. The Watch3 is also available in 2 sizes, namely 41 and 45mm. You can choose from 3 colors. These are black, silver, or rose gold/bronze.
Operating system
Watch4: Wear OS from Google
The functions of the Watch4 Classic and the Watch4 are the same, so we'll compare the Watch4 in general to the Watch3 here. The 4th generation Galaxy Watch uses the Wear OS operating system from Google. That means you download all your favorite apps like Spotify, Snapchat, or Strava from the Google Play Store. You can also easily use apps like Google Maps on this watch.
Watch3: Tizen OS from Samsung
The Galaxy Watch3 runs on Samsung's own operating system. It's called Tizen OS. You can also use it to download certain apps on the watch, but your options are more limited.
Health functions
Watch4: body analysis, snoring detection, ECG, blood pressure monitor
The Galaxy Watch4 has a useful new health function. That's the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis function, also known as a body analysis function. With a body analysis, you gain insight into statistics like your muscle mass, fat mass, and body water. That way, you know if you're drinking enough water and if you can burn more fat. The Watch4 also registers if you're snoring and how this influences your sleep. In addition, the Watch4 has a blood pressure monitor and an ECG heart rate monitor, just like it's predecessor.
Watch3: ECG, blood pressure monitor
The release of the Watch3 marked Samsung's first smartwatch with a blood pressure monitor. After you've calibrated the blood pressure monitor, you can measure your blood pressure from your wrist whenever you want. With the ECG heart rate monitor, you can make cardiograms. Do the cardiograms show irregularities? Contact your doctor. In addition to the ECG heart rate monitor, the Watch3 and Watch4 also have an optical heart rate sensor. This sensor continuously measures your heart rate, even during your workout.
Smart functions and storage
Watch4: 16GB storage for all your apps, compass
A new feature on the Watch4 is the built-in compass. This way, you can find the way to your destination and you always know where you are. The successor to the Watch3 has more storage capacity. This 4th generation smartwatch has 16GB storage. That's plenty of storage space for all your apps, playlists, and data.
Watch3: 8GB storage, no compass
De Watch3 doesn't have a compass like the Watch4. This 3rd generation Galaxy Watch has 8GB storage, so you can store your favorite apps and playlists.
Conclusion
The Watch4 is an improved version because of its new heath functions like the body analysis and snoring detection. Thanks to the extra storage capacity, there's plenty of room to store all of your apps and playlists. Since it has the Wear OS operating system, the Watch4 has a larger selection of apps. Choose the Classic if you want a luxurious, stylish appearance and the Watch4 if you also want to exercise with this smartwatch.