Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) vs Apple Watch Series 1 (42mm) Specs Comparison
Compare mobile phone specifications of up to three devices at once. Our specs comparison tool helps you find and compare the perfect phone for your needs.
|
|
|
| Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) | Apple Watch Series 1 (42mm) |
|
Released
·
2017
|
Released
·
April 2015
|
|
1.6-inch · 390 x 312 px
|
1.6-inch · 390 x 312 px
|
|
768GB · 16GB
|
0.5GB · 8GB
|
|
341 mAh
|
250 mAh
|
Display
| Size | |
|---|---|
| 1.6-inch | 1.6-inch |
| Resolution | |
| 390 x 312 px, 303 PPI | 390 x 312 px, 303 PPI |
| Technology | |
| OLED | OLED |
| Screen-to-body | |
| 55.61 % | 55.61 % |
| Peak brightness | |
| 1000 cd/m2 (nit) | 450 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Features | |
| Pressure-sensitive, Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire) | Pressure-sensitive, Ambient light sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | |
|---|---|
| Apple S3 | Apple S1P (28 nm) |
| Processor | |
| Dual-core | Dual-core, 520 MHz, Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | |
| PowerVR | PowerVR G6200 |
| RAM | |
| 768GB | 0.5GB |
| Internal storage | |
| 16GB | 8GB, not expandable |
| OS | |
| watchOS (8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x, 5.1, 5, 4.x) | watchOS (6.x, 5.1, 5, 4.x, 3.x) |
| Device type | |
| Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
Battery
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 341 mAh | 250 mAh |
| Type | |
| Not user replaceable | Not user replaceable |
| Charging | |
| Qi wireless charging | Magnetic charging |
Camera
Design
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| 1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 inches (42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm) |
1.67 x 1.43 x 0.41 inches (42.5 x 36.4 x 10.5 mm) |
| Weight | |
| 1.86 oz(52.8 g) | 0.88 oz(25.0 g) |
| Materials | |
| Back: Ceramic Frame: Stainless steel |
Back: Plastic Frame: Aluminum |
| Resistance | |
| Water, Dust | Yes; IPX7 |
| Colors | |
| Space Black, Silver | Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Gray |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | |
|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+) | |
| 3G | |
| Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900) | |
| Data Speed | |
| LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | |
| SIM type | |
| eSIM | |
Multimedia
| Headphones | |
|---|---|
| No 3.5mm jack | |
| Speakers | |
| Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | |
|---|---|
| 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | |
| 802.11 b,g,n | 802.11 b,g,n |
| Location | |
| A-GPS, Glonass | |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate |
| Other | |
| NFC | NFC |
Links
| Full specifications | |
|---|---|
| Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) Specs | Apple Watch Series 1 (42mm) Specs |
| PhoneArena Review | |
| Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) Review | |
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless