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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch 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 Sport vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 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 Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport 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
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Missed calls, 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
CELLULAR Apple Watch Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - colour OLED - colour
Resolution - 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Apple Watch Sport 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 Sport 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
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black
STORAGE Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S1 S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
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Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Siri
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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