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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (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

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS 11 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 39.2 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.8 mm
Weight 26.7 g 40.1 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Ceramic
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter 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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts 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/GNSS receiver -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 38 mm 38 mm
Case Back Composite back Ceramic back
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type Digital Digital
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band 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 Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S3 S3
Features W2 Apple wireless chip W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software - Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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