Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 3 (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 Series 1 vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm 33.3 mm
Height 38.6 mm 38.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 25 g 28.7 g
Body Material Aluminium Anodised aluminium
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
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
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 38 mm
Case Back Composite back Ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type Digital Digital
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1P S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri Siri
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
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