Apple Watch 3 (38mm) All specs
Full specifications smartwatch: Apple Watch 3 (38mm) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this smartwatch.
WatchOS smartwatch with 1GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
With one SIM card slot, the Apple Watch 3 (38mm) allows download up to 150 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.
Device with 42 grams including the battery. The Apple Watch 3 (38mm) smartwatch is relatively thin with 11.4mm thickness.
Summary
*depends on the modelπ WatchOS 5.0
AMOLED
π½ ROM: 16GB
π± Model features | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Model | Watch 3 (38mm) |
Other model names | Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple |
Release date | 9/22/2017 |
Depth | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in) |
Weight | 42 grams (1.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back |
Protection against water and others | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof |
π² Display | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Display type | AMOLED |
Screen size | 1.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 340x272 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 290 PPI |
Colors | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
System version | WatchOS 4.0 |
Firmware update | WatchOS 5.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple S3 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | A1889 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1890 model (China): UMTS 2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 A1889 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1890 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported |
π· Camera | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported |
Flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Not supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
USB | Not supported |
Audio output | Not supported |
TV output | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported |
π Battery | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 279 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered |
β Other features | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Call control | Voice dialing |
Messaging | SMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | ⒠Colors: Silver, Space black ⒠Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition) ⒠1000 nits screen ⒠3D Touch display ⒠Siri |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | |
Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |
Apple Watch 3 versions (variations) with different specifications









Mobile evolution: A journey through the technological advances and future trends for your security
Thursday, 11.30.2023
A step-by-step guide to converting PDF to Word using Smallpdf on your smartphone
Wednesday, 11.22.2023
Best smartphones for fitness
Monday, 11.20.2023