Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 3 | WatchOS 5 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 10 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 | 25 g | 28.7 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch 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 | Yes |
Features | Call handling, Retina Display technology | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling |
Notifications | 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 |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
Messaging Services | - | SMS |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | - | SMS |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch 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 Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | OLED - colour | OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 272 x 340 pixels |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch 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 Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 38 mm |
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Case Back | Composite back | Ceramic back |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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Band Size | S/M/L | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 130-200 mm |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue | White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S1P | S3 |
Features | - | W2 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 1 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri | Siri |
SAR Value | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |