Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | WatchOS 4 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS 11 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 33.3 mm | 34 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 39.2 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 11.8 mm |
Weight | 40 g | 40.1 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics | Ceramic |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
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SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
Messaging Services | - | SMS |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | - | SMS |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | OLED - colour | OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 272 x 340 pixels |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 38 mm |
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Case Back | Ceramic back | Ceramic back |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | White ceramic | Grey ceramic |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital |
BAND | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Classic buckle | Sport band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-195 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Calf leather | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S1 | S3 |
Features | - | W2 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
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Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | Siri |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |