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Apple Watch 2 (38mm) vs Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 2 vs Apple Watch 3 Nike+ smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 Nike+ X Apple Watch 2 (38mm) 01Point
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

273
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm) Compare Apple Watch 2 X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)

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20 Common items in both devices
8GB (5GB available)
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
AMOLED
16 million
WatchOS 5.0
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
ModelWatch 2 (38mm)Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 2 Stainless Steel A1757 38mm, iWatch S2Apple Watch Nike Plus Series 3 A1859 GPS 8GB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date12/1/20169/22/2017
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight42 grams (1.47 ounces)32 grams (1.12 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backAluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

πŸ“² Display

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size1.5" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution340x272 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)290 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
System versionWatchOS 3.0WatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0WatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Chipset32bit: Apple S2 (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity273 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy18 hours18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaNot supportedNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Space black, Silver
β€’ Sport or leather bands
β€’ 1000 nits screen
β€’ 3D Touch display
β€’ Siri
β€’ Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later
β€’ Colors: Silver, Space Gray
β€’ Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
β€’ 1000 nits screen
β€’ 3D Touch display
β€’ Siri

☒️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 2 (38mm)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.11W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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