Specs comparison: Samsung Gear S3 classic vs. Gear S3 frontier
Samsung announced two new smartwatches today, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. Both smartwatches offer better performance and newer features over their predecessors. However, you must be wondering as to what differences these smartwatches have between them apart from their looks.
The Gear S3 classic weighs lighter than the Gear S3 frontier as it lacks LTE connectivity. Have a look at the specifications comparison table below to know more difference between the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. Both smartwatches would cost €399 in Europe, with the company waiting to announce their prices for the US.
| Gear S3 frontier | Gear S3 classic | |
| Display | 1.3-inch circular Super AMOLED, 360×360 pixels (278ppi), Full Color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ | 1.3-inch circular Super AMOLED, 360×360 pixels (278ppi), Full Color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ |
| Rotatable Bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | 1GHz dual-core | 1GHz dual-core |
| RAM & Storage | 768MB RAM, 4GB internal storage | 768MB RAM, 4GB internal storage |
| Software | Tizen Based Wearable Platform 2.3.2 | Tizen Based Wearable Platform 2.3.2 |
| Size | 46 x 49 x 12.9mm, 62g | 46 x 49 x 12.9mm, 57g |
| Strap | 22mm | 22mm |
| Connectivity | 3G/LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, MST, and A-GPS (with GLONASS) | Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, MST, and GPS (with GLONASS) |
| Voice Calls | Yes, inbuilt speakerphone | No, inbuilt speakerphone |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyro, and Heart Rate Monitor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyro, and Heart Rate Monitor |
| Battery | 380mAh, Wireless charging (WPC Inductive) | 380mAh, Wireless charging (WPC Inductive) |
| Durability | IP68-certified for water & dust resistance | IP68-certified for water & dust resistance |
