Weight
- Apple AirTag 2
- 11.8 g
- Galaxy SmartTag 3
- 9.15 g
Smart tag comparison
Apple AirTag 2 vs Galaxy SmartTag 3
Compare finding networks, range, battery and durability.
01Selected  Apple AirTag 2
KSh 7,000Out of Stock | 02  Galaxy SmartTag 3
KSh 6,500Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Galaxy SmartTag 3 if you want a lighter build (9.15 g).
Battery capacity
- Apple AirTag 2
- User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell
- Galaxy SmartTag 3
- Replaceable CR2032 coin cell
Connections
- Apple AirTag 2
- Bluetooth
- Galaxy SmartTag 3
- Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0
Speaker / alert
- Apple AirTag 2
- Built-in speaker, 50% louder than previous generation
- Galaxy SmartTag 3
- Built-in buzzer, adjustable ringtone
Finding features
- Apple AirTag 2
- Play Sound, Precision Finding
- Galaxy SmartTag 3
- Ring Your Tag, supported Galaxy Compass View
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple AirTag 2
No clear advantage over the Galaxy SmartTag 3 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
Galaxy SmartTag 3
- Lighter: 9.15 g.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
Apple AirTag 2
- 11.8 g.
- User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
- Bluetooth.
- Built-in speaker, 50% louder than previous generation.
- Second-generation UWB Precision Finding on supported iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Play Sound, Precision Finding.
Galaxy SmartTag 3
- 9.15 g.
- Replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
- Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0.
- Built-in buzzer, adjustable ringtone and volume.
- Enhanced Compass View on supported Galaxy hardware.
- Ring Your Tag, supported Galaxy Compass View.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Apple AirTag 2 | Galaxy SmartTag 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Tracker
| Specification | Apple AirTag 2 | Galaxy SmartTag 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Apple AirTag (2nd generation, 2026) | Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3; EI-T5900 |
| Tracker Type | Bluetooth / UWB item tracker | Bluetooth Channel Sounding / UWB item tracker |
| Colour / Design | White; polished metal exterior | Black or White tracker; rounded design with aluminium-decorated button; coloured silicone cases sold separately |
| Tracking Network / App | Apple Find My network / Find My app | Galaxy Find Network; SmartThings app |
Tracking & Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirTag 2 | Galaxy SmartTag 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; second-generation Apple Ultra Wideband chip; NFC | Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0; Bluetooth Channel Sounding; Ultra Wideband; NFC |
| Finding Technology | Second-generation UWB Precision Finding on supported iPhone and Apple Watch; Bluetooth proximity; Find My network-assisted location | Enhanced Compass View on supported Galaxy hardware; Bluetooth Channel Sounding / UWB distance and direction; Galaxy network-assisted location |
| Finding Features | Play Sound; Precision Finding; Lost Mode with NFC contact recovery | Ring Your Tag; supported Galaxy Compass View; NFC Lost Mode; supported Galaxy Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert |
| Finding Range | — | Bluetooth up to 120 m; Channel Sounding up to 60 m with line of sight; UWB up to 20 m; obstacles and device support affect range |
Smart Features
| Specification | Apple AirTag 2 | Galaxy SmartTag 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart / Lost Item Features | Share with up to 5 other people using supported Apple software; cross-platform unwanted-tracking alerts | Movement alerts; location history up to 7 days; family sharing; SmartThings routines; Place Notification is a trial feature |
| Speaker / Alert | Built-in speaker; 50% louder than previous generation | Built-in buzzer; adjustable ringtone and volume |
Battery & Protection
| Specification | Apple AirTag 2 | Galaxy SmartTag 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery / Battery Life | User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell; more than 1 year | Replaceable CR2032 coin cell; up to 550 days normal / up to 790 days power-saving mode |
| Water / Dust Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistance; tested at up to 1 m for 30 minutes | IP67 dust/water resistance; up to 1 m for 30 minutes |
Compatibility & Physical
| Specification | Apple AirTag 2 | Galaxy SmartTag 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility / Certification | Setup: iPhone with iOS 26.2.1+ or iPad with iPadOS 26.1+. Precision Finding: iPhone Air or iPhone 15 and later, excluding iPhone 16e; Apple Watch Series 9+ or Ultra 2+ with watchOS 26.2.1; availability varies by region | Compatible Galaxy devices with Android 12+; limited SmartThings support on iOS 17+. Compass View, Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert are Galaxy-only features. Advanced finding requires supported Galaxy UWB/Channel Sounding hardware |
| Dimensions / Weight / In the Box | Per tracker: 31.9 mm diameter × 8.0 mm; 11.8 g. Selected 1-pack: AirTag ×1. Selected 4-pack: AirTag ×4. CR2032 battery installed in each; documentation | Per tracker: 31 × 31 × 8.2 mm; 9.15 g. In the box: Galaxy SmartTag3 ×1, battery attached, battery-tray eject pin, quick-start guide |
Similarities
- Both are rated IP67.
- Both have NFC.
- Both use CR2032 (battery / battery life).
In summary
Choose Galaxy SmartTag 3 for a lighter build.
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