Apple Watch SE 3 Wins
Winner
VS
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
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
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