New Release Updated: May 2026

Apple Watch Edition Series 3

$1631 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 1.65" AMOLED

Processor Apple S3

Battery 341mAh

RAM & Storage 16GB storage, no card slot

Full Specs

Should you buy the Apple Watch Edition Series 3?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $1631

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

ALL VERSIONS 42MM38MM

GPS + Cellular versions: A1860, A1861 (USA); A1889, A1891 (EU, APAC); A1890, A1892 (CN)

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch Announced: 2017, September. Released 2017, September Status: Discontinued

Body Dimensions: 42.6 x 36.5 x 11.4 mm (1.68 x 1.44 x 0.45 in) Weight: 46.4 g (1.62 oz) Build: Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic back, ceramic frame SIM: eSIM - : 50m water resistant

Display Type: Retina OLED, 1000 nits (peak) Size: 1.65 inches Resolution: 390 x 312 pixels (~303 ppi density) Protection: Sapphire crystal glass - : 3D Touch display

Platform OS: watchOS 4.0, upgradable to watchOS 8.7 Chipset: Apple S3 CPU: Dual-core GPU: PowerVR

Memory Card slot - No Internal: 16GB 768MB RAM

Camera - : No

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : No

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: No

Features Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer
- : Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode)

Battery Type: Li-Ion 341 mAh (1.34 Wh), non-removable Charging: Wireless

Misc Colors: White, Gray Models: A1860, A1861, A1889, A1891, A1890, A1892 SAR: 0.35 W/kg (head) - - 0.18 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 1450 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.