Xplora 3S vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 3S and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Xplora 3S vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System RTOS WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 56.5 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 50 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, G-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 Distance, 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 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 Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver 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 Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology GSM WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type IPS - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
CAMERA Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 160 MB 32 GB
CPU Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type MT2503A/E S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) -
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP67 IP6X
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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