The same 44 mm watch. The extra is only for mobile connectivity.
Short answer
SE 3 44 mm GPS + Cellular - eSIM, LTE and 5G RedCap. SE 3 44 mm GPS - the same for those whose iPhone is always nearby, and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 44mm GPS | Apple Watch SE 3 44mm GPS + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED, 368×448 | OLED, 368×448 |
| Chip | Apple S10 | Apple S10 |
| Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 18 h | up to 18 h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 5G RedCap, LTE, eSIM |
| 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, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 50 m | 50 m |
| OS | watchOS 26 | watchOS 26 |
| Compatibility | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 |
| Dimensions, weight | 44×38×10.7 mm, 32.9 g | 44×38×10.7 mm, 33 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Apple S10, 64 GB, 368×448 display, up to 18 h, GPS, NFC, water resistance to 50 m, 44×38×10.7 mm.
Connectivity
Cellular makes calls, gets messages and streams music without a phone. Without an iPhone nearby the GPS version only works over Wi-Fi.
Who it's for
For running without a phone and parents' peace of mind - Cellular. For everyday wear with an iPhone in your pocket - GPS.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Connected without a phone - SE 3 44 mm GPS + Cellular.
- Phone always nearby - SE 3 44 mm GPS.
FAQ
Is the weight the same?
Almost: 32.9 and 33 g.
Does it work with Android?
No, it needs an iPhone 11 or SE 2 or newer.
Which is cheaper?
The GPS version.