Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS 15 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm -
Height 39.2 mm -
Depth 11.8 mm -
Weight 40.1 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Ceramic Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S3 S7
Features W2 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Siri Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2476
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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