In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | WatchOS 7 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS 14 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 33.3 mm | - |
Height | 38.6 mm | - |
Depth | 11.4 mm | - |
Weight | 26.7 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 41.3 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Titanium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 |
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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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | OLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 44 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | Composite back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Space black titanium | Titanium |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Leather link |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 140-180 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Magnetic closure |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Roux Granada leather |
Band Colour | Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S3 | S6 |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
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Preloaded Software | Siri, Nike+ Run Club | Apple Pay, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |