Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum vs Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
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Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen)
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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
Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
Lighter body
Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.65 | 1.65 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 312 | 312 |
| Resolution Width | 390 | 390 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | 450 |
| PPI | 303 | 302 |
| Glass Type | Ion-X strengthened glass | Ion-X strengthened glass |
Platform
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core | 520 MHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR SGX543 |
| Chipset Name | Apple S3 | Apple S1 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8GB 0.75GB RAM, 16GB 0.75GB RAM | 8GB 0.5GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 341 | 250 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, composite plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM | No |
| Height (mm) | 42.5 | 42 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| Weight (g) | 34.9 | 30 |
| Width (mm) | 36.4 | 35.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, September. Released 2017, September | 2014, September. Released 2015, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | N/A |
| 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum | Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum and Apple Watch Sport 42mm (1st gen) 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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