Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 4 | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS 16 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: 27.8 g |
| Body Material | Ceramic | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| 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, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 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, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| 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 | Starlight | Midnight | White |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S3 | S8 SiP |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2725 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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