If you’re deciding between the Galaxy Watch 3 and Fitbit Versa 3, this ‘vs’ guide will compare them so you can choose the best one for you.
Summary Table
Before delving into further details, here is a summarized table for a quick side-by-side comparison for fast decision-making.
| GALAXY WATCH 3 | FITBIT VERSA 3 | |
| Optional LTE | Yes | No |
| Display | 1.4”, AMOLED | 1.58” AMOLED |
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 336 x 336 pixels |
| GPS | Yes (Built-in) | Yes (Built-in) |
| Tracking | Running (step counts), cycling, stress, sleep, stairs climbed, calories burned, heart rate | Step counts, number of stairs climbed, calories burned, heart rate |
| Sensors | 3-axis accelerometer, Heart Rate Monitor, altimeter, SpO2, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, | Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, ambient light sensor |
| Battery Life | Up to 2 or 3 days | Up to 6+ days |
| Companion App | Samsung App | Fitbit App |
| Contactless Payment | Yes (Samsung Pay) | Yes (Fitbit Pay) |
| Water Resistance | Up to 5 ATMs | Up to 5 ATMs |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon |
Display and Design
Samsung Watch 3 and Fitbit Versa 3 are physically differentiable. Fitbit Versa 3 watch comes with an AMOLED screen display that measures 1.58 inches while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 features a display that measures 1.4 inches which is also AMOLED.
The two watches come with touchscreen displays and both of the shows are very responsive to touch.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Series 3 offers a much better user experience than the Fitbit Versa 3 because it has a larger screen display.
Of the two, the Samsung Galaxy 3 has the crispiest display because its resolution is 24 x 24 pixels more than the Fitbit Versa 3.
Fitbit Versa 3 and Galaxy Smartwatch 3 both come with replaceable wristbands.
One of the advantages of smartwatches that come with wrist straps is that are changeable you can customize them to match the day’s outfit.
This feature is also a way of customizing the band’s size for those who find the original strap too tight or too loose.
Location Tracking
Fitbit Versa 3 and Galaxy Watch Series 3 come with GPS to monitor all the routes you take while cycling, running, or walking.
Both of the watches come with onboard GPS. This means you don’t have to carry your smartphone to share GPS. The GPS results on both smartwatches can be depended on i.e., they are accurate.
Water Resistance Rating
In case you like the swimming pool or like hitting the shower with your watch on, both Galaxy Watch 3 and Fitbit Versa 3 can be great options.
The two watches feature a water-resistant rating of 5 AMTs which means, both smartwatches can be submerged in water up to 50 meters.
Apart from being waterproof, the two smartwatches are dustproof and sweat-resistant.
Communication
Making a call on Samsung Watch 3 is possible but it works over Wi-Fi and in the event of a Bluetooth connection between your watch and smartphone.
Other Samsung smartwatches that will connect with your phone to make calls include Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Active.
Fitbit Versa 3 on the other hand features a built-in speaker and microphone to ensure you quickly answer calls right from the wrist.
Another good example of Fitbit that allows you to pick up calls from your wrist is the Fitbit Sense.
Connectivity
Fitbit Versa 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 both come with Bluetooth version 5.0 making Bluetooth connections quick.
There is an option for LTE connection on Galaxy Watch 3 while the option is not there on Fitbit Versa 3. Both watches can also connect over Wi-Fi b/g/n.
The Sensors
The SpO2 sensor can also be called the Pulse Oximeter. The sensors are present in both Fitbit Versa 3 and Galaxy Watch 3.
The function of the SpO2 sensor or Pulse Oximeter is to monitor the level of oxygen in the blood. Both smartwatches come with a Heart Rate monitor.
The work of the heart rate monitor is to measure the electrical signals originating from the heart and then analyze and give stats.
Fitbit Versa 3 and Galaxy Watch 3 also have a 3-axis accelerometer. The accelerometer will detect the number of stairs climbed or how far you have climbed a hill or mountain.
Although we have the ECG sensor on the Fitbit Versa 3, all the results it provides are biased and that is why Fitbit is doing away with the Fitbit Sense smartwatch.
Both watches can detect the amount of light on the display and adjust it accordingly.
This awesome feature not only improves the user experience but also improves the battery life.
Anyone looking for a smartwatch between the two that can keep track of the calories burned can go for either of the two because they all can monitor the number of calories burned by the body while working out.
Battery Life
You don’t want to spend much time charging your activity tracker. For that reason, you will want to find one that will keep charge to track of all of your activities.
Fitbit Versa 3 promises to keep a charge for up to 6+ days on a complete charge. Also, it depends on how you use the tracker, for example when you turn on the GPS mode, a lot of your battery is used and the promised days of service may turn to hours.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 3 can only conserve a complete charge for about 2 to 3 days.
If battery life is one of the key features you are after then it would be best if you considered the Fitbit Versa 3 over the Samsung Watch 3.
NFC
The tracker both comes with a contactless payment feature. Fitbit Versa 3 uses Fitbit Pay to make contactless payments while Galaxy Watch 3 uses Samsung Pay to make contactless payments.
Companion App
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 uses the Galaxy Wearable app while the Fitbit Versa 3 uses the Fitbit app.
Both of the Apps are on both Google Play and Apple Store hence supporting Android and iOS (Apple) devices.