The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 is Samsung’s 2024 screen fitness band, with a 1.6in AMOLED display, up to 13 days of battery and no GPS.
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Type | Fitness band, Samsung’s own operating system |
| Series | Galaxy Fit |
| Released | 23 February 2024 in selected markets. US availability followed in early 2025 |
| Price at launch | $59 US, €69 Germany |
| Predecessor | Galaxy Fit 2 (2020) |
| Successor | Galaxy Fit 4 expected. See Release Radar |
| Sizes | One size, 42.9mm tall |
| Variants | Bluetooth only |
| Colours | Dark Grey, Silver, Pink Gold |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Activity profiles | Quick answers | Further reading
Expert opinion
Who it suits: Best for budget-conscious beginners and everyday users who want lightweight activity, sleep and heart-rate tracking with long battery life, rather than a fully featured smartwatch or standalone sports watch.
The Galaxy Fit 3 uses Samsung’s lightweight FreeRTOS-based software rather than Wear OS, providing more than 100 workout modes, automatic exercise recognition for selected activities, step counting, heart-rate and stress monitoring, blood-oxygen measurements, sleep-stage analysis and sleep coaching through the Samsung Health ecosystem. The Galaxy Wearable app handles device setup, watch-face customisation and settings, while Samsung Health stores activity and wellness data; notifications, alarms and music controls extend its everyday utility, but it does not support the full Wear OS app catalogue, standalone voice calls or a built-in GPS receiver. Outdoor distance and pace tracking therefore depend on a connected phone for GPS-based recording, limiting its suitability for phone-free running and cycling. The 18.5g aluminium-bodied tracker has a 1.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 256 x 402 resolution, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, a 208mAh battery and accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, optical heart-rate and ambient-light sensors. Samsung claims up to 13 days of battery life, although actual endurance falls with frequent workouts and always-on display use. Its 5ATM water-resistance and IP68 ratings support swimming and everyday water exposure within the stated limits. Independent testing has found generally useful step and heart-rate tracking for everyday activity, but less consistent results during intense exercise, while sleep tracking and GPS-dependent distance estimates have limitations. Compatibility is restricted to Android phones, with certain features requiring a Samsung Galaxy device.
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
A low-cost band for steps, sleep and workouts. Android only.
What’s new versus the Galaxy Fit 2
Hardware
- 1.6in AMOLED display, about 46 per cent larger than the Galaxy Fit 2’s
- Aluminium body with a polycarbonate back
- Barometer, for elevation data
- Ambient light sensor
- IP68 dust and water rating alongside 5 ATM
- Bluetooth 5.3, up from 5.1
- Battery life up to 13 days, two days fewer than the Galaxy Fit 2
Software
- Fall detection and Emergency SOS through the paired phone
- Sleep Coaching and snore detection
- More than 100 watch faces, including custom photo backgrounds
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED touchscreen |
| Size | 1.6in |
| Resolution | 256 x 402 |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 42.9 x 28.8 x 9.9mm |
| Weight | 18.5g without strap |
| Case material | Aluminium, polycarbonate back |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM. Not suitable for diving |
| Dust | IP68 |
| Buttons | One side button |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| Heart rate | Optical heart rate sensor |
| Other sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, ambient light |
| GNSS | None |
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| Connectivity and storage | |
| Memory and storage | 16MB and 256MB |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| NFC | No |
| Operating system | Samsung’s own, no third-party apps |
| Phone compatibility | Android only. Samsung specifies a Galaxy phone on Android 10 or above. No iPhone support |
Battery life
Samsung quotes up to 13 days between charges. The band charges through a magnetic USB-C cable and reaches about 65 per cent in 30 minutes.
| Capacity | 208mAh |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Up to 13 days |
| Charging | Magnetic cable, about 65 per cent in 30 minutes |
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Features
Features run through the Samsung Health app on an Android phone.
Training
- More than 100 workout types, including walking, running, cycling and swimming
- Elevation from the barometer
Health and recovery
- Continuous heart rate, with high and low heart rate alerts
- Sleep tracking with a daily sleep score, Sleep Coaching and snore detection
- Stress tracking
- Steps, water intake and nutrition logging
Safety and platform
- Fall detection and Emergency SOS, sent through the paired phone
- Notifications from the paired phone
- More than 100 watch faces, including custom photo backgrounds
- No payments, music, microphone or speaker
Activity profiles
Samsung lists more than 100 workout types for the Galaxy Fit 3, including walking, running, cycling and swimming.
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
A low-cost band for steps, sleep and workouts. Android only.
Quick answers
When was the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 released?
Samsung released the Galaxy Fit 3 on 23 February 2024 in selected markets, and US availability followed in early 2025. The launch price was USD 59, or EUR 69 in Germany.
Is the Galaxy Fit 3 waterproof?
Galaxy Fit 3 has a 5 ATM water rating and an IP68 dust and water rating. Samsung states it is not suitable for diving.
Does the Galaxy Fit 3 have GPS?
No, Galaxy Fit 3 has no built-in GPS. Outdoor distance and pace tracking depend on a connected phone.
What is the Galaxy Fit 3 battery life?
Samsung quotes up to 13 days between charges from a 208mAh battery. The band charges through a magnetic USB-C cable and reaches about 65 per cent in 30 minutes.
What size and weight is the Galaxy Fit 3?
Galaxy Fit 3 comes in one size, measures 42.9 x 28.8 x 9.9mm and weighs 18.5g without the strap. It has a 1.6 inch AMOLED touchscreen.
Does the Galaxy Fit 3 work with iPhone?
No, Galaxy Fit 3 works with Android phones only. Samsung specifies a Galaxy phone on Android 10 or above.
Further reading
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