Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (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

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS 12 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 34 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 28.7 g 30.1 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Back Ceramic back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Nike sport band Nike sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Bright crimson/black | Black/pure platinum | Midnight fog Pure platinum/black | Summit white | Anthracite/black | Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S3 S4
Features W2 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Apple Pay, Nike+ Run Club, GymKit
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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