Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Polar Unite. 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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 28.7 g 32 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep 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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
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 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Type OLED - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Snap & slip
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Polar Unite
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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