Details
Apple Watch Series 3, MQLY2 GPS+Cellular 42mm Stainless Steel Case (with Sport Band) is a 2017 released third generation smartwatch of the Apple Watch Series. It models Apple trademark sleek looking square-shaped build with a 42mm stainless steel exterior case. It is water resistant and swim-proof up to 50 meters of depth and provides built-in sensors such as barometric altimeter, accelerometer and gyroscope. The best feature of this amazing smart watch is that it comes with an electronic SIM card slot (Apple e-SIM) so you can use it for phone functions at the convenience of your wrist.
The Apple Watch Series 3 features an AMOLED 1.65-inch Retina Display touch screen with stunning amount of pixels (312 x 390) packed within for breathtaking clarity. The screen is 2x brighter than its predecessor with 1000nits brightness and has Ion-X strengthened glass for lasting protection. It is fully compatible with Apple iPhone and integrates biometrics as well as sensors to allow quick phone navigation via its UI. When paired with your iPhone via Bluetooth, you can make and receive calls, compose emails, check notifications, set calendar reminders/send invites and do a whole lot more from this wearable gadget. You can also ask Siri to perform these actions for you or get directions on Maps.
Internally, the gadget is equipped with a custom-designed Apple S3 wireless chip comprising a faster Dual-core processor and 768MB RAM. It focuses on health and fitness apps as well and introduces health related metrics including heart rate sensor, workout measurement (via app) for running/hiking/trekking, cross training, cycling, walking, rest time, sleep time, water intake and heart rate recovery. This practically means that this smartwatch from Apple is also your personal activity tracker. It even reminds you to get back to getting fit when you need a nudge. You can share your activity details, achievements and results with your friends on the social media. You can choose from a variety of watch faces including analogue as well as digital dials with apps/functions such as weather, stock updates, maps and so much more.
The Apple Watch Series 3 comprises of a digital crown in the form of a wheel built on the side. You can turn it to zoom in (especially useful for Maps/navigation) or scroll up and down. It also features a button and pressing it will bring you back to the homescreen. Another physical button is provided just below the crown and allows you to connect with close-by friends with a single click.
Other notable specs are: watchOS 4.0 operating system (upgradeable), GPS/GLONASS, PowerVR GPU, 16GB internal storage, Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth v4.2, NFC one touch pairing, Apple Music streaming, Breathe app to relax your mind and body, Health App to gather all fitness data, various sound/motion notifications, Siri integration, Calendar, Maps, Camera Remote for you iPhone, ambient light sensor, Siri speaks, composite back and a rechargeable Li-Ion 279mAh battery with up to 18h usage time.
Specs
NETWORK |
Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
3G bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G bands |
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850) |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE |
GPRS |
Yes |
EDGE |
Yes |
LAUNCH |
Announced |
2017, September |
Status |
Available. Released 2017, September |
BODY |
Dimensions |
42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm (1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 in) |
Weight |
52.8 g |
Build |
Aluminum/Ceramic back |
SIM |
Electronic SIM card (Apple e-SIM) |
|
- 50m waterproof |
DISPLAY |
Type |
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size |
1.65 inches, 8.6 cm2 (~55.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution |
390 x 312 pixels (~303 ppi density) |
Multitouch |
Yes |
Protection |
Ion-X strengthened glass |
|
- 3D Touch display - 1000 nits |
PLATFORM |
OS |
watchOS 4.0, upgradable to 4.1 |
Chipset |
Apple S3 |
CPU |
Dual-core |
GPU |
PowerVR |
MEMORY |
Card slot |
No |
Internal |
16 GB, 768 MB RAM (to be confirmed) |
SOUND |
Alert types |
Vibration; Ringtones |
Loudspeaker |
Yes |
3.5mm jack |
No |
COMMS |
WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth |
4.2, A2DP, LE |
GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
NFC |
Yes |
Radio |
No |
USB |
No |
FEATURES |
Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer |
Messaging |
SMS(threaded view), Email, Push Mail, IM |
Browser |
No |
|
- MP3 player - Photo viewer - Siri natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) |
BATTERY |
|
Non-removable Li-Ion 279 mAh battery (1.07 Wh) - 38mm version |
Stand-by |
Up to 18 h (mixed usage) |