ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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

ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Main unit: 60 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material 316L stainless steel alloy 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 6-axis accelerometer Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, camera remote control, phone unlocking Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 400 x 400 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" -
Pixel Density 287 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass), 2.5D Arc Glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 45 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gunmetal Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Dark brown Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon Wear 2100 S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 340 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm, Timer GymKit
Compliant Standards IP67 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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