Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | WatchOS 4 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 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 | 11.4 mm | 11.8 mm |
Weight | 28.7 g | 40.1 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Ceramic |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | 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, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | 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 | Siri |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
Messaging Services | SMS | SMS |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | SMS |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | 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 | 272 x 340 pixels |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | 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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | 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 | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | White ceramic | Grey ceramic |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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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 | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S3 | S3 |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | W2 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Edition 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 3 (GPS + Cellular) | 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 | Siri | Siri |
SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |