Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE vs Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTESize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE is 5g lighter than the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE. Both are circular.
Measured against the Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE.
- Case width
- 46.1mmbaseGear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE46.1mmsameGear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.1mmbaseGear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE49.1mmsameGear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
- Thickness
- 12.9mmbaseGear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE12.9mmsameGear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
- Weight
- 57gbaseGear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE62g+5gGear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
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Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE
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Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 52–70mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.
The Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE and Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE share a near-identical 46.1mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
On the wrist the Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE feels lighter (57g vs 62g, case only).
The Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 150 46mm watches in the database.
The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 150 46mm watches in the database.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE | SamsungGear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 46.1mm | 46.1mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 49.1mm | 49.1mm |
| Thickness | 12.9mm | 12.9mm |
| Weight | 57g | 62g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | 10 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.3 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 3 days | 3 days |
| Battery power | 380 mAh | 380 mAh |
| Has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
Hover a row to highlight that measurement in the schematics below.
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works for every watch whether or not it has a photo.
- Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE46.1mm × 49.1mm · 12.9mm thick
- Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE46.1mm × 49.1mm · 12.9mm thick
Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE vs Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE on a wrist
Put Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE and Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.
- Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE — 46.1mm case, 49.1mm lug-to-lug, standing 12.9mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE — 46.1mm case, 49.1mm lug-to-lug, standing 12.9mm off the wrist.
Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.
See them on a wrist in 3DCase shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.
Battery life compared
Runtime for every power mode either watch publishes, 1 of them directly comparable.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTESamsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
Smartwatch
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Full Specification Comparison
112 specs| Spec | Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| height | 49.1 | 49.1 |
| weight | 57 g | 62 g |
| thickness | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| resolution | 360 x 360 px | 360 x 360 px |
| screen size | 1.3 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 302 ppi | 302 ppi |
| width of band | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| volume | — | 29.2 cm³ |
| ATM rating | — | 10 ATM |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 1.5 m |
| Has sapphire glass display | — | No |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 3 days | 3 days |
| battery power | 380 mAh | 380 mAh |
| has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| charge time | — | 2.1 hours |
| has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | No | No |
| Has a cadence sensor | — | No |
| Monitors perspiration | — | No |
| Has a temperature sensor | — | No |
| Features | ||
| RAM | 0.77GB | 0.77GB |
| CPU speed | 2 x 1 GHz | 2 x 1 GHz |
| release date | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-01 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 4GB | 4GB |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | 1 |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | — | No |
| warranty period | — | 1 years |
| has HRV tracking | — | No |
| measures VO2 max | — | No |
| Has ECG technology | — | No |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| has fall detection | — | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | — | No |
| shows readiness level | — | No |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | — | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | 1 eSIM | 1 eSIM |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| has a cellular module | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | — | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| has aptX | — | No |
| Is compatible with Windows | — | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | — | No |
| has an external memory slot | — | No |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | — | No |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | — | No |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | — | No |
| Designed for diving | — | No |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | — | No |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE
Sits best on wrists ~52–70mm wide (≈ 13.9–18.7cm circumference).
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE
Sits best on wrists ~52–70mm wide (≈ 13.9–18.7cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE bigger than the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE?
Both have a 46.1mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE or the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE?
The Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE suits wrists around 52–70mm wide, and the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE around 52–70mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Samsung Gear S3 Classic - 49.1mm · LTE and Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - 49.1mm · LTE side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.