Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Series 5 (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

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS
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 10.74 mm
Weight 28.7 g 30.8 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic 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, menstrual cycle
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, 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
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
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 Series 5 (GPS)
Type OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back Ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type Digital Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Nike sport band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
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 White | Black | Pink sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S3 S5
Features W2 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
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 Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Apple Pay
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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