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    Specs comparison: Samsung Gear S3 classic vs. Gear S3 frontier

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    Last updated: August 31st, 2016 at 18:01 UTC+02:00

    Samsung announced two new smartwatches today, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. Both smartwatches offer better performance and newer features over their predecessors. However, you must be wondering as to what differences these smartwatches have between them apart from their looks.

    The Gear S3 classic weighs lighter than the Gear S3 frontier as it lacks LTE connectivity. Have a look at the specifications comparison table below to know more difference between the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. Both smartwatches would cost €399 in Europe, with the company waiting to announce their prices for the US.

    Gear S3 frontier Gear S3 classic
    Display 1.3-inch circular Super AMOLED, 360×360 pixels (278ppi), Full Color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ 1.3-inch circular Super AMOLED, 360×360 pixels (278ppi), Full Color Always On Display, Corning Gorilla Glass SR+
    Rotatable Bezel Yes Yes
    Processor 1GHz dual-core 1GHz dual-core
    RAM & Storage 768MB RAM, 4GB internal storage 768MB RAM, 4GB internal storage
    Software Tizen Based Wearable Platform 2.3.2 Tizen Based Wearable Platform 2.3.2
    Size 46 x 49 x 12.9mm, 62g 46 x 49 x 12.9mm, 57g
    Strap 22mm 22mm
    Connectivity 3G/LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, MST, and A-GPS (with GLONASS) Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, MST, and GPS (with GLONASS)
    Voice Calls Yes, inbuilt speakerphone No, inbuilt speakerphone
    Sensors Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyro, and Heart Rate Monitor Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyro, and Heart Rate Monitor
    Battery 380mAh, Wireless charging (WPC Inductive) 380mAh, Wireless charging (WPC Inductive)
    Durability IP68-certified for water & dust resistance IP68-certified for water & dust resistance
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