Apple Watch Series 3
Quick details
Released
September 2017
Dimensions
38.6 mm × 33.3 mm × 10.5 mm (1.52 in × 1.31 in × 0.41 in); 42 mm × 35.9 mm × 10.5 mm (1.65 in × 1.41 in × 0.41 in)
Operating system
WatchOS
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz only), UMTS cellular radio
Display 1.4 inch/1.5 inch Retina OLED
Battery life 18 hours
Water resistance 5 ATM (50 metres)
GPS Yes
Sensors Ambient light, heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, barometric altimeter
Technical specifications
General
Physical size 38.6 mm × 33.3 mm × 10.5 mm (1.52 in × 1.31 in × 0.41 in); 42 mm × 35.9 mm × 10.5 mm (1.65 in × 1.41 in × 0.41 in)
Weight 26-53 grams (depending on model)
Material Aluminum, Ceramic (White, Black), Sapphire Crystal, Gold Aluminium, Stainless Steel (Silver, Black)
Water resistance 5 ATM (50 metres)
Color options Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Black. Straps vary by editions.
Display type OLED Retina display with Force Touch Ion-X glass (strengthened glass)
Display size 38mm 33.96 mm (1.337 in) diagonal, 42mm 38.96 mm (1.534 in) diagonal
Display resolution 38mm - 272×340 pixels, 326 dpi; 42mm - 312×390 pixels, 326 dpi
Battery Lithium-polymer
Battery life 18 hours
Charging Wireless charging
Sensors
GPS Yes
GALILEO No
GLONASS Yes
QZSS No
Beidou No
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometric altimeter Yes
Compass No
Geomagnetic No
Ambient light sensor Yes
Optical heart rate Yes
Electrical heart rate No
SpO2 No
Temperature No
Galvanic skin response No
Microphone Yes
Speakers Yes
Vibration motor Yes
Health & activity tracking
Steps Yes
Distance Yes
Calories burned Yes
Floors Yes
Sports tracking Yes
Sleep Yes
Heart rate Yes
HRV No
Stress No
Blood oxygen No
Respiration rate No
Skin temperature No
ECG No
Blood pressure No
Glucose No
Hydration level No
UV exposure No
Calorie intake No
Daily smart features
Operating system WatchOS
Processor Apple S3 dual-core
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz only), UMTS cellular radio
Cellular Optional
Smartphone notifications Yes
Smartphone music control Yes
On-board music storage Yes
Connected pay Yes
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These technical specs are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publishing.
