Stylish and smart Samsung Gear S3

The problem with smart watches is that they never found a buyer. If you compare the number of sold watches and smartphones, the numbers differ hundreds of times. In this regard, before manufacturers there is a reasonable question - how to attract the attention of the buyer to this product. While many companies are making quite patterned devices, Samsung is looking for new ways to develop directions. All this translates into quite bold and original solutions, and the Samsung Gear S3 model can be an example of this. Like the previous one, the device was released in two versions - Classic and Frontier. Immediately it should be understood that now the devices differ only in appearance. The functions here are almost the same as in Gear S2, since even then there was a complete set of features.

Approach to creation

Important! An interesting fact is that Samsung Gear S3 is not a change of generations, but an addition to the line.At the time of release, the company said that S2 will remain on the market, it will be maintained and released, that is, the appearance of a new model does not remove the old one from sales. Usually, everything happened exactly the opposite.

Samsung Gear S3 watches are available in two versions - Frontier and Classic. The classic model looks smaller, it does not have military grade protection against impacts, exposure to low and high temperatures, strong vibrations, and there is also no LTE support through eSIM. The rest of the model is almost identical, in terms of functions, it is impossible to find the difference. Despite the fact that the "military" version has turned out to be more secure and has a filling for making calls, device cost is the same. This is also not typical for a company, since more advanced devices are always more expensive. Thus, the manufacturer leaves the buyer the opportunity to buy the device that he likes more.

For the first time in the company's history, a third-party designer, the well-known and original Ivan Arpa, was attracted to the creation of the device.. This person has been creating watch designs for many years and managed to become famous in this field. Due to this cooperation, the Samsung Galaxy Gear S3 watch was developed from the position of the watch, rather than a smart device.The result was the one that was conceived by the company: a device appeared on the market that is more reminiscent of a swiss watchrather than wearable electronics. Of course, they will not be able to compare with expensive devices, but now they will be able to seriously compete with Samsung's average price segment. At the exit, the Korean brand gets a device that will be interesting not only for electronics enthusiasts, but also for people who want to buy high-quality and stylish watches, where smart features will be a pleasant addition.

Specifications

It was said above that the main emphasis in the new model was placed on the design, and not on the electronic component. Due to this, the filling in the device turned out to be quite typical. Characteristics are shown in the table below.

So, based on the above data, it can be seen that the differences between the devices are insignificant. The protected version is heavier and has SIM card support. In Russia, this technology is still not working.

Important! Samsung Watch Frontier is better suited for use in extreme conditions, the device is not actually killed.

Display and appearance

The first impression of the smart watch Samsung Gear S3 - they have become more massive. Both models are the same size, but protected a little heavier. The strap has standard size is 22 mm. From the supplier, it can be leather or silicone, but nothing prevents you from using any other option. The choice is now huge, and the support of belts from third-party manufacturers allows you to purchase any option to taste.

In the previous model, the mount had its own - a mechanism with a latch pressing, now the manufacturer has returned to the classic solution - the axis. The watch case is made of of stainless steel. Due to the larger size, the device on the hand looks interesting.Swivel bezel migrated from the second version of the Gear S, but it added the edges. use has become more convenient.

Important! Both versions support IP68 dust and moisture protection, but the Gear S3 Frontier is not afraid of shocks, high temperatures, vibrations. All this makes them an excellent option for outdoor enthusiasts.

The display has become a bit larger, but the resolution was left unchanged. This is done for compatibility. The innovation in the Samsung Gear S3 smart watch is AlwaysOn Display technology, that is, they can now work all the time, the display will not fade. With the support of this function, the manufacturer promises 2 days of work, while a more benign mode will allow using the device for about 4 days. Glass protection - Gorilla Glass SR +, this makes the screen scratch-resistant. Also appeared hypersensitivity mode. It makes it possible to use the clock in winter with gloves, the sensor will be able to recognize the touch. In comparison with the previous model, the device has become more interesting and technologically advanced.

Management, charging, performance

By increasing the body in the model, it was possible to place more capacious battery. This has increased autonomy.But all real time depends on the usage pattern: the more wireless interfaces are enabled, the less the model will work. Charging - docking station with a cradle, it comes bundled with the device.

The control of the clock remains the same - a combination of a touchscreen, a swivel bezel and buttons. There are still two of them.

Important! According to reviews, the Samsung Gear S3 Classic watch buttons are less comfortable. They are smaller and more convex, reminiscent of the wheel for winding the watches of ordinary mechanics. In the protected model, they are less convex, oblong and ribbed. Due to this, pressing is pleasant and convenient.

For the speed of the device is responsible dual core processorwhether it has become better is difficult to say, since the previous model worked fairly quickly. Increased memory capacity. Smart Watch Samsung Gear S3 Frontier in addition to standard wireless interfaces received sim card support eSIMHowever, the technology is not relevant for Russia, as it must be supported by a mobile service provider and have a cooperation agreement with Samsung. NFC technology, as before, does not allow making wireless payments.

Another difference from the previous model was the introduction of a new pulse scanner. It is located under the glass on the back of the device. Those who read the reviews on the Gear S2 may have noticed that many users noted the inconvenience of using the training hours, as the scanner was sensitive enough to vibrations and shaking, which made its calculation unreliable. The new model does not sin with erroneous information, so the device is much better suited for running and other types of training.

Functional

In general, the Samsung Gear S3 Classic Smart Watch and Frontier do not differ much in function from the previous model, but there are some interesting features here, and they can force the user to purchase a new model.

1. So, both devices got full GPS and GlonassThis means that sports modes are now much more convenient. No need to carry a phone to workout. For navigation is used all the same proprietary software Here.
2. The second interesting point - navigation in the phone has become more sharpened under the bezel, now it can answer the call or cancel the call. It is quite convenient and interesting.
   
3. Another innovation that only the protected model has is SOS function. The user can pre-set the numbers in the hours, which, when you press a certain button, send a message asking for help and the coordinates of the device location.
4. The presence of different sensors allows you to predict the weather, to control the climb when climbing in the mountains. Speedometer will be able to specify the speed with which it moves to use. This is useful when training on a bike or while running.
5. The latest new touch of the watch is an opportunity create a note on the clock. The user simply writes information on the screen, and the device automatically recognizes it and saves it to the note.

Important! If we talk about watches in comparison, that is, S3 Frontier vs S3 Calssic, then the protected model outside Russia offers the best functionality due to the support of SIM cards. Due to the fact that the manufacturer has returned the dynamics to the watch, they can be used as an independent smartphone on your hand.

The Gear S3 app store has become even bigger. If earlier there were about 4 thousand of them, now about 10 thousand programs are available to the user. The urgency of most of them still raises questions, and really useful are different design options for the dial + dozens of useful programs. Among them smart alarm clockwhich relies on data collected during sleep analysis. Due to the tighter fit of the watch to the hand and the updated pulse monitor, the data have become more accurate.

According to the owners, the models have improved significantly voice assistant s voice. He has become smarter and better parses Russian speech, when sending a request to the phone information is not lost. The disadvantage is that the function works only with Samsung devices, although the watch itself can work with any device on Android.

Important! Another nice thing: out of the box, the watch is compatible with IOS. In the Gear S2 watch, compatibility with the iPhone appeared much later after the release of devices and only if all updates were installed.

Conclusion

At the time of the Gear S3, their price was 25 thousand rubles. This is not a very large price tag, given the work and the result that the manufacturer has turned out. In fact, Samsung has partially returned to basics, taking the best features from Gear S and complementing them with the already quite successful S2. The presence of new chips, more capacious battery, great design, the possibility of constant illumination of the display made the device a really interesting device for purchase. It should be said that S3 is those watches that have no competitors in their price segment.Due to the same price for both versions, the user will not have to make a painful choice between models, he will simply choose the device that he really likes and fits better.