In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 | 33.3 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 38.6 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 11.4 mm |
Weight | 26.7 g | 28.7 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
Crown Type | Digital | Digital |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Sport band | Nike 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 | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Bright crimson/black | Black/pure platinum | Midnight fog |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Apple Watch Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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 Nike+ 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, Nike+ Run Club |
SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |