Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) vs Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen)
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Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.65 | 1.65 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 312 | 312 |
| Resolution Width | 390 | 390 |
| Peak Brightness | 450 | 1000 |
| PPI | 303 | 303 |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal glass | Ion-X strengthened glass |
Platform
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 520 MHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543 | PowerVR |
| Chipset Name | Apple S1 | Apple S3 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8GB 0.5GB RAM | 8GB 0.75GB RAM, 16GB 0.75GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 250 | 341 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame | Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | No | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 42 | 42.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Weight (g) | 50 | 34.9 |
| Width (mm) | 35.9 | 36.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2015, April | 2017, September. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100, 800 - Europe, Australia (A1891) |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26 - Europe, Australia (A1891) |
| edge | No | — |
| gprs | No | — |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | No | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) and Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum packs a 341 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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