--- title: "Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review" description: "Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: a light 1.6in AMOLED band with 5ATM and IP68 ratings, no GPS, and Samsung Health tied to Galaxy phones. Specs and FAQ." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-fit3/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-11 score: 8.2 --- # Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review > **Our verdict:** The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 ranks 8th of the 10 fitness trackers we compare, with 8.2 out of 10. No. 8 of 10 in our [fitness trackers ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.2 out of 10** The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 is a light aluminium fitness band with a 1.6in AMOLED screen and up to 13 days of battery. It suits Samsung Galaxy phone owners who want a cheap tracker and don't need built-in GPS. Why it's here: - Aluminium case with a sharp AMOLED screen - Up to 13 days of battery - 5ATM and IP68 ratings - Sleep, heart rate and stress tracking Keep in mind: - iPhone is not supported - No built-in GPS - Samsung Health features and sleep tracking need a Galaxy phone - Some features lean on the Samsung Health app [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFYY4X8X) ## Why the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 scores 8.2 - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 3rd of 10 - How new it is: 8th of 10 ### Level with the Garmin Cirqa The Garmin Cirqa and the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Garmin Cirqa goes first because it is the newer design. The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 leaves owners a little happier. ## About the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 The Fit3 is a rectangular band with an aluminium body and a 1.6in AMOLED display at 256 x 402 resolution. The body measures 42.9 x 28.8 x 9.9 mm and weighs 18.5 g without the strap. It has 5ATM water resistance (50 m for 10 minutes, not for diving or high-pressure water) and an IP68 rating for dust and fresh water. Sensors are an optical heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyro, barometer and light sensor. The band tracks sleep, heart rate and stress, covers 100+ exercise types and offers 100+ watch faces. It also has fall detection and an emergency alert, triggered by pressing the Home key five times. It runs FreeRTOS rather than Wear OS, so it is a closed platform. The reviewer at Alex Reviews Tech found no NFC for payments, no third-party apps and no Bixby voice assistant. The 208 mAh battery is rated at up to 13 days with Always On Display off, and up to 3.5 days with it on. Samsung says a 25W adapter gives about 65% in 30 minutes, based on its own lab test. Connection is Bluetooth 5.3. Notifications arrive by vibration, and you can see incoming calls, reply to texts, control music, trigger the phone camera and ring a lost phone. Alex Reviews Tech reports that the charger is a custom pogo pin cable and that none came in the box it reviewed. ### Key specs - Display: 1.6in AMOLED, 256 x 402, 16M colours - Body size: 42.9 x 28.8 x 9.9 mm - Weight: 18.5 g (without strap) - Battery: 208 mAh; up to 13 days (Always On Display off), up to 3.5 days (on) - Water and dust: 5ATM (50 m for 10 minutes) and IP68 - Sensors: Optical heart rate, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, light - Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, no built-in GPS - Phone needed: Samsung Galaxy phone on Android 10.0 or later for sleep tracking; Samsung account required - Memory: 16 MB RAM, 256 MB storage ## What owners report about the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 Little readable owner feedback turned up for this exact model. The Samsung Community threads we opened loaded only their titles, which show owners starting topics about step counts failing to sync and about battery draining faster than Samsung's figure. The one detailed review we could read, from Alex Reviews Tech, is a single reviewer rather than owners. It reported fitness tracking fine with a phone paired, sleep data only fair, and real battery life nearer a week to 10 days with heavier use than Samsung's test. With no GPS, distance on a measured 5km track came up short by 50m or more. ## Who the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 suits Buy the Fit3 if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone and want a light band with a bright screen, sleep, heart rate and stress tracking, and swim-safe water resistance at a budget price. Carry your phone when you run or cycle, because distance depends on it. Look elsewhere if you use an iPhone, which is not supported. Anyone who wants built-in GPS should consider the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Amazfit Bip 6. Anyone who wants a similar band that is less tied to Samsung Health should look at the Xiaomi Smart Band 10. ## Questions about the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 ### Is the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 worth it? Yes, if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone and want a basic, light tracker with a good screen. No, if you use an iPhone or want built-in GPS, as it has neither. ### Can the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 take calls? No, not as a phone. Samsung lists checking incoming calls and replying to texts from the wrist, with vibration alerts. ### How old is the Samsung Galaxy Fit3? It launched in February 2024, according to Frontum's spec listing. Samsung's own UK page does not give a launch date. ### Does the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 have Bluetooth? Yes. It uses Bluetooth 5.3 to pair with your phone. Samsung says it does not pair with Galaxy Tab or Galaxy Book. ### How long does the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 battery last? Samsung rates it at up to 13 days with Always On Display off and up to 3.5 days with it on. These figures come from Samsung's lab tests and vary with settings. ### Does the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 work with an iPhone? No. Samsung lists Android 10.0 or later, and sleep tracking needs a Samsung Galaxy phone. ## All 10 fitness trackers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Xiaomi Smart Band 10](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/xiaomi-smart-band-10/) | 8.8 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Google Fitbit Air](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/google-fitbit-air/) | 8.5 | | | 3 | [Amazfit Bip 6](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/amazfit-bip-6/) | 8.5 | | | 4 | [Fitbit Charge 6](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/fitbit-charge-6/) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 5 | [HUAWEI Band 11 Pro](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/huawei-band-11-pro/) | 8.3 | | | 6 | [Fitbit Inspire 3](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/fitbit-inspire-3/) | 8.3 | | | 7 | [Garmin Cirqa](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/garmin-cirqa-smart-band/) | 8.2 | | | 8 | **Samsung Galaxy Fit3** (this review) | 8.2 | | | 9 | [Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/xiaomi-smart-band-11-active/) | 8.0 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Polar Loop](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/) | 7.9 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 16 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Samsung UK: Galaxy Fit3 (SM-R390NZAAEUB) specifications](https://www.samsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-fit/galaxy-fit3-grey-bluetooth-sm-r390nzaaeub/) - [Alex Reviews Tech: Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review](https://alexreviewstech.com/samsung-galaxy-fit3-review-for-samsung-fitness-fans-only/) - [Frontum: Samsung Galaxy Fit3 spec listing](https://frontum.co.uk/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-fit3) - [Samsung Community UK: Galaxy Fit 3 step sync issues](https://community.samsung.com/uk/conversations/wearables/galaxy-fit-3-step-sync-issues/eu_9641027) - [Samsung Community UK: Galaxy Fit 3 battery draining faster than advertised](https://community.samsung.com/uk/conversations/wearables/galaxy-fit-3-battery-draining-far-faster-than-advertised/eu_9586076) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-fit3/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md