Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Apple Watch SE 3: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Lower weight: 26 g vs 34 g

The deciding difference here: weight.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    44 mm40 mm
  • Dimensions

    4.3 x 4.4 x 1 cm4 x 3.4 x 1.07 cm
  • Weight

    34 g✓ 26 g

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,078
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 specs
AppleSAR 1,099
Apple Watch SE 3 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,078SAR 1,099
Battery life—0.8 days
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch SE 3?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch SE 3?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch SE 3?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: 44 mm; Apple Watch SE 3: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in dimensions between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch SE 3?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: 4.3 x 4.4 x 1 cm; Apple Watch SE 3: 4 x 3.4 x 1.07 cm. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.