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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) 14Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)

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Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)} 12 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core108%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+720x1280 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+5"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2470 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs352 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+35 grams (1.23 ounces)3 times
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)2%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPIvs+303 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
IPX7 certifiedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola OspreyApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE), Apple Watch S3
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date7/28/20159/22/2017
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)35 grams (1.23 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm 4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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