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Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartwatches Battle
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Sony

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50
84/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)
92/ 100
Launch MSRP$649 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) BETTER THAN Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50?

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Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORSony SmartWatchSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity420 mAh590 mAh+590 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size1.6"1.5"1.6"
Chassis Weight76g605g76g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50:
  • 529g lighter chassis (76g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • 1.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm):
  • $9350 lower launch MSRP ($649 vs $9999)
  • Larger 590 mAh battery capacity (+170 mAh more capacity)
  • 1.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationSony SmartWatch 3 SWR50Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
osAndroid Wear OSWear OS 5 Powered by Samsung with One UI 6 Watch
socQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
ram gb0.5
camerasNone
displayTFT, 65K colors 1.6" (320x320 pixels) 283 PPI1.5-inch Super AMOLED (480x480, 327 PPI), Always-On Display, Sapphire Crystal Glass, up to 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness
weight g76
dimensions47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1 mm
battery mah420
connectivityStandalone 4G LTE cellular eSIM, Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC Samsung Pay / Google Wallet
release date2014-02-01
storage options gb4
gpsDual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5) for pinpoint trail and marathon tracking
ram2GB RAM
weight60.5 g (rugged titanium frame)
battery590 mAh capacity (up to 100 hours in Power Saving mode, 48 hours Exercise Power Saving mode)
storage32GB Internal Storage
chargingWPC-based wireless fast charging (10W)
materialsAerospace-grade Grade 4 Titanium cushion frame with marine band
processorSamsung Exynos W1000 (3nm, 5-core CPU: 1x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55)
durability10 ATM (100m ocean swim/dive) + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H certified, built-in 86dB emergency safety siren
health sensorsSamsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal ECG + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis BIA), Temperature Sensor, Sleep Apnea, AGEs Index tracking
Launch MSRPPrice on request$649 USD
Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50:
Lighter body: 76g (529g lighter in hand)
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm):
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 84.0 · Lower launch price: $649 (save $Infinity)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)

Which is better: Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.0/100 compared to Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 (84.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.0 vs top rival 84.0 and Lower launch price: $649 (save $Infinity).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 is equipped with a 1.6-inch display and 420 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) features a 1.5-inch display and 590 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm)?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE, 47mm) scores 94/100.