Apple Watch Series 3 Design and Display
New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Apple Watch Series 3

$788 (Expected Price)
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Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 1.65" AMOLED
Processor Apple S3
Battery 279mAh
RAM & Storage 16GB storage, no card slot
Full Specs

Should you buy the Apple Watch Series 3?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive The battery life of the Series 3 varies depending on usage and settings. With typical usage, the watch can last up to 18 hours on a single charge. However, when using cellular connectivity or GPS extensively, the battery life may be shorter. The watch supports wireless charging, allowing for convenient and hassle-free charging. battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $788

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: 42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm (1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 in) Weight: 52.8 g (1.87 oz) Build: Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel 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: Space Black, Silver Models: A1860, A1861, A1889, A1891, A1890, A1892 SAR: 0.35 W/kg (head) - - 0.18 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 700 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 The battery life of the Series 3 varies depending on usage and settings. With typical usage, the watch can last up to 18 hours on a single charge. However, when using cellular connectivity or GPS extensively, the battery life may be shorter. The watch supports wireless charging, allowing for convenient and hassle-free charging. battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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