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Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular

Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple Watch SE 3	Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular
key specs
Dial Shape	Square	Rectangle
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Display Size	-	45mm
Display Type	-	OLED Retina
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Watch SE 3	Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular
Release date	September 9, 2025	September 7, 2022
Model Name	Watch SE 3	Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular
Dial Shape	Square	Rectangle
Size	Regular	Regular
Interchangeable Strap	Yes	-
Dial Material	Aluminum	-
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Water Resistant	-	Yes
Usage	-	Fitness & Outdoor
product details
Compatible Device	iPhone 11 and above	-
Battery Life	Up to 24 hours	18 hours
Charger Type	Wireless	-
Sensor	-	Compass, Always-On Altimeter, third-gen optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Ambient light sensor
Notification	-	Yes
Battery Type	-	Lithium Ion
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	Yes	-
Bluetooth	-	Yes
Call Features	-	International Emergency Calling
Other Connectivity Features	-	Emergency SOS
platform and storage features
Operating System	WatchOS 26	watchOS
Processor Name	Apple S10	-
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes	Yes
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Language	-	English
Other Fitness Features	-	Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design and comfort Rating	-
Tracking accuracy Rating	-
Software and ecosystem Rating	-
Battery life Rating	-
camera and display features
Display Size	-	45mm
Display Type	-	OLED Retina
Backlight Display	-	Yes
Other Display Features	-	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display
audio and video features
Speaker	-	Yes
Microphone	-	Yes

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