Apple Watch SE 3 Wins
Winner
Apple Watch SE 3 product image

Apple Watch SE 3

8.6

iPhone users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid without premium pricing

VS
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 product image

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

7.9

Samsung users wanting affordable fitness tracking with great battery

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Apple Watch SE 3
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Overall Score
8.6
7.9
Health Insights & AI
8.5
7.0
Sleep Tracking
8.2
7.8
Battery Life
6.5
9.2
Value for Money
8.0
9.2
Design & Comfort
9.0
8.2
Activity Tracking
8.8
7.5
App & Ecosystem
9.5
7.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Apple Watch SE 3
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Price
$249
$60
Released
09-Sep-25
09-Jan-25

Making Your Decision

Apple Watch SE 3 logo

When to Choose Apple Watch SE 3

iPhone users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid without premium pricing

Apple Watch SE 3 delivers nearly everything the Series 11 offers at $150 less, making it the smartwatch to beat for iPhone users.

Strengths

  • Workout Buddy AI provides spoken motivation
  • Always-on display (new for SE)
  • Seamless iPhone integration
  • Vast App Store ecosystem

Limitations

  • Only 1-2 day battery life
  • iPhone required
  • No ECG or blood oxygen
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 logo

When to Choose Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

Samsung users wanting affordable fitness tracking with great battery

The Galaxy Fit 3 offers premium build quality and Samsung Health integration at an entry-level price, perfect for casual fitness tracking.

Strengths

  • Excellent Samsung Health app integration
  • 13-day battery life
  • Sleek aluminum design
  • Fall detection and Emergency SOS

Limitations

  • No built-in GPS
  • Limited to Samsung ecosystem benefits
  • Basic health insights compared to Galaxy Watch

Ready to Get Started?

Apple Watch SE 3 product image

Apple Watch SE 3

Score: 8.6
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 product image

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

Score: 7.9