Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (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

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 36 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 10 mm -
Weight 45 g -
Body Details Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Voice control, gesture control Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Colour Depth 16-bit (65000 colours) -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Link bracelet Kilim Single Tour
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Deployment buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Steel | Black | Lime Orange | Noir
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-A7 S9 SiP
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Standby Time 96 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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