Same chip - Apple S10. What do you get for the extra?
Short answer
Series 10 42 mm - SpO2, IP6X dust resistance, a bigger 374×446 screen and a thinner case. SE 3 40 mm - the cheapest current Apple Watch.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 40mm GPS | Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED, 324×394 | OLED, 374×446 |
| Chip | Apple S10 | Apple S10 |
| Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 18 h | up to 18 h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 50 m | 50 m / IP6X |
| OS | watchOS 26 | watchOS 11 |
| Compatibility | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 | iPhone XS / iOS 18 |
| Dimensions, weight | 40×34×10.7 mm, 26.3 g | 42×36×9.7 mm, 30 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Apple S10, 64 GB, up to 18 h, GPS, NFC, 50 m.
Sensors
The SE 3 doesn't measure SpO2. The Series 10 does.
Display and case
40×34×10.7 mm and 324×394 vs 42×36×9.7 mm and 374×446.
Verdict: who should buy which
- More sensors and screen - Series 10 42 mm.
- Lowest price - SE 3 40 mm.
FAQ
Is the chip the same?
Yes, Apple S10.
Is battery life the same?
Yes, up to 18 h.
Which is cheaper?
The SE 3.