In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Apple Watch Series 9 (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.
GENERAL | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Android Wear | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later | iOS 17 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: 31.9 g |
Body Material | - | 100% recycled aluminium |
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 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | 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 |
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Tracking Data | 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 |
Features | Voice control, gesture control | 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 | 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 |
CELLULAR | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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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 9 (GPS) |
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Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive | - |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
CASE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Link bracelet | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Stainless steel | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Steel | Black | Lime | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 64 GB |
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RAM | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | ARM | Apple |
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CPU Type | Cortex-A7 | S9 SiP |
Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | - |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 420 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 48 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Standby Time | 96 h | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 1 hour | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | USB cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | IP68 | 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 | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |