Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for smartwatches is also increasing because the interest of people increases for their health. In this situation, two of the main tech giants, Samsung and Apple are predicting tough competition in the smartwatch market.
Samsung and Apple released Galaxy Watch 3 and Apple Watch 6 respectively. The Galaxy Watch 3 highlights health features while the Apple Watch 6 brings external features as design.
Last month, Samsung launched Galaxy Watch 3 which brings blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood oxygen saturation measurement as well as fall detection function. Its data stored on the smartphone of the users.
On the other hand, Apple Watch 6 also brings the blood oxygen saturation measurement function, ECG measurement, and handwashing function.
Some features like ECG and irregular heart rate notifications are available in limited regions due to regulatory requirements.
Apple Watch 6 lasts up to 18 hours while the Galaxy Watch 3 brings an average of 56 hours and up to 151 hours of battery life.
Apple Watch Series 6 is more impressive than Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 in design, straps, and material. Apple Watch offers you 6 color options including Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Blur, Product Red and Space Black while the Galaxy Watch 3 comes with three color options including Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze.
Galaxy Watch 3 is released in stainless steel and titanium material, on the other hand, Apple Watch 6 released in Aluminium, Stainless Steel, and Titanium. Consumers can further customize the Apple Watch 6 in various straps such as sports loops and millennials loops have been added separately, and a solo loop without buckles or locks has been added. So, the Apple Watch 6 won this round because it gives a wider range of choices to the consumers.
If we compare the pricing of both smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 3 starting at $399 in comparison to the Apple Watch 6 comes with a starting price tag of $399 and goes up to $799.
Apple Watch 6 is better than the Galaxy Watch 3 as a fashion item, not for health care.
