Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active. 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. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
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: 36.3 g
Body Material Ceramic Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes - 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Call handling, find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Health index, Women's health
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Blue | Silver | Space black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Sport band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer TPU
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 12 days
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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