Samsung Gear S3

Limited Data$ BudgetTrending Down$68.72

tldr; 7-year-old watch still functional but app store closing Sept 2025. Battery life varies widely by user.

$68.72 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

41%Positive
Positive
41%
Neutral
45%
Negative
14%
Based on 22 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Rotating Bezel Navigation: Physical rotating bezel allows precise and intuitive control of apps and menus.
  • Premium Stainless Steel Design: Classic watch styling with durable materials for a more traditional look.
  • BioActive Sensor Technology: Tracks body composition, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels.
  • Wear OS Integration: Access Google services, apps, and notifications directly from the wrist.
  • Advanced Fitness Tracking: Monitors workouts, activity levels, and daily movement.
  • ⏰ Still works after 7 years
  • ⚠️ App store closing 2025
  • 🔋 Battery varies

Sentiment Over Time

100%Nov '25100% (Nov '25) - 1.6 comments

Historical Price Data

Samsung Gear S3
$45$54$63$72Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Low: $47.95Current: $63.99
Samsung Gear S3
All-time low: $46(2025-08)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Samsung Gear S3

Best Praise
+2 pts
I am a big fan of the Samsung Gear S3. The app store for that watch is shutting down (fully by Sept 2025) but the watch is a really good one. It usually lasts me a couple days off the charger (though I'm not listening to music with it which would drain the battery faster). Goes for cheap ($60-80) on eBay and swappa.com. You can easily load it up with music from your phone and it'll be saved on the watch - though it only has like 4 GB of storage I think so you won't be able to put as many songs as say an iPod. For a larger offline collection of songs you may want more space, but only you will know exactly how much music you have.
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Top Criticism
+1 pts
Interesting, that's a good idea. I know in the past I have had phone issues too but I have a Samsung now and have had it for 2 years and it seems to be okay. The S3 that I have now... or had I guess is older and if it had problems in the past then maybe I just seem to have bad luck. That's my best bet lol I was thinking about a Fitbit but Google announced that they are going to discontinue fit bit so I would rather get a watch that isn't going to go extinct any time soon haha I have been looking into the Galaxy watch 5 though but ill take a loot around! thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Gear S3 worth buying?
7-year-old watch still functional but app store closing Sept 2025. Battery life varies widely by user.
What do Redditors love about the Samsung Gear S3?
Redditors highlight: ⏰ Still works after 7 years. ⚠️ App store closing 2025. 🔋 Battery varies.
What are the downsides of the Samsung Gear S3?
Some criticisms include: "Interesting, that's a good idea. I know in the past I have had phone issues too but I have a Samsung now and have had it for 2 years and it seems to be okay. The S3 that I have now..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Samsung Gear S3 has 22) tend to have more reliable scores.

22 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 7/26/2026