Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple Watch Series 9
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple Watch SE 3
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple Watch SE 3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.78 | 1.9 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 368 | 396 |
| Resolution Width | 448 | 484 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | 2000 |
| PPI | 326 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Ion-X strengthened glass (2025 gen) | Sapphire crystal glass |
Platform
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core | Dual-core |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| Chipset Name | Apple S10 | Apple S9 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB | 64GB |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 308 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame | Glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 44 | 45 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Weight (g) | 26.4 | 42.3 |
| Width (mm) | 38 | 38 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2023, September 12 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2023, September 22 |
Network
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International, China, HK | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International, China, HK |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 | Apple Watch Series 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, temperature (body) | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple Watch SE 3 is 28% cheaper at 51,360 DZD versus 71,760 DZD for the Apple Watch Series 9, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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