In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | 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 | 26.7 g | 40.1 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Ceramic |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | 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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | 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/GNSS receiver | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | 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 Series 3 (GPS) | 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) | 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) | 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) | Apple Watch Edition 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 | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | White ceramic | Grey ceramic |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | 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 | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | 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) | 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) | 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 |
SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |