Pebble Time Steel vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Xplora 3S. 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

Pebble Time Steel vs. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 42 mm
Height - 56.5 mm
Depth - 14.2 mm
Weight - 50 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold Sky blue
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, steps taken
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services SMS SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Type E Ink - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.33"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black -
BAND Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Band Type Strap -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather -
Band Colour Red -
CAMERA Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity - 160 MB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life 240 hours -
Battery Life Details - Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Xplora 3S
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable -
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 1 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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