Apple Watch Series 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 both target smartwatches buyers in Nigeria, but the deciding factors are technology and protection.
Check the verdict first, then review the differences and table rows for Apple Watch Series 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. Prioritize the specs, price range, condition, warranty and delivery details that affect how you plan to use this product category.
Before checkout, confirm live availability, selected variant, regional compatibility and included accessories on the product page. Similar model names can hide different storage, platform, display or bundle details, so use the table as a shortlist before opening the final product listing.
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GPS; GPS + Cellular LTE/UMTS variants | Bluetooth/LTE variants, Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS |
| 5G Support | No | No |
| Body | ||
| Protection | WR50 | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Dimensions | — | 40mm and 44mm model family |
| Build | — | Armor aluminum case with sapphire crystal cover |
| Display | ||
| Type | Retina OLED | Super AMOLED Always-On Display, sapphire crystal |
| Resolution | 38mm: 272 x 340; 42mm: 312 x 390 | 40mm: 396 x 396; 44mm: 450 x 450 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Platform | ||
| Chipset | Apple S3 SiP | Exynos W920 |
| Memory | ||
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 16GB |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes (mono) | Yes (mono) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-A magnetic charging cable | wireless charging dock / WPC-based charger |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | optical heart sensor, altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor, temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor |
| Misc | ||
| Models | Apple Watch Series 3 model family | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 model family |
Use the comparison table to choose based on the price, condition, and specs that matter most to you, especially technology and protection.
Apple Watch Series 3 is the better fit if its advantages in technology matter more than the savings on Samsung Galaxy Watch5; otherwise compare current prices and availability before buying.
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