Apple Watch Original vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Apple Watch 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Original vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 WatchOS 5
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 33.3 mm
Height 38.6 mm 38.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 40 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Anodised aluminium
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
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
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Resolution - 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 38 mm
Case Back Ceramic back Ceramic back
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type Digital Digital
BAND Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Classic buckle Sport band
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 White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
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 -
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