Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 34 mm
Height - 39.2 mm
Depth - 11.8 mm
Weight - 40.1 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Ceramic
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS SMS
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type E Ink - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Red Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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