Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 36 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 10 mm -
Weight 45 g -
Body Details Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Voice control, gesture control Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, 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
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Colour Depth 16-bit (65000 colours) -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Link bracelet Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Steel | Black | Lime Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-A7 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Standby Time 96 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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