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Updated: May 2026
Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
$540
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $540
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
ALL VERSIONS 42MM42MM (NO LTE)38MM38MM (NO LTE)
GPS + Cellular versions: A1860, A1861 (USA); A1889, A1891 (EU, APAC); A1890, A1892 (CN)
GPS versions: A1858, A1859
- 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: 34.9 g (1.23 oz) Build: Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum 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: Ion-X strengthened 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: 8GB 768MB RAM, 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: Silver, Gold, Space Gray Models: A1860, A1861, A1889, A1891, A1890, A1892, A1858, A1859 SAR: 0.52 W/kg (head) - - 0.34 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 480 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.
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