Apple Watch SE vs Apple Watch SE 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple Watch SE
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0category wins
Apple Watch SE 3
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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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 | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.78 | 1.78 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 368 | 368 |
| Resolution Width | 448 | 448 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | 1000 |
| PPI | 326 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Ion-X strengthened glass | Ion-X strengthened glass (2025 gen) |
Platform
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core | Dual-core |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| Chipset Name | Apple S5 | Apple S10 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 32GB 1GB RAM | 64GB |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 44 | 44 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.4 | 10.7 |
| Other | — | 50m water resistant |
| Weight (g) | 36.4 | 26.4 |
| Width (mm) | 38 | 38 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 15 | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 18 | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
Network
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International, China, HK |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada | 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 | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple Watch SE | Apple Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, temperature (body) |
| Other | — | Media playback |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch SE 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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