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6.6Display6.9
5.0Health tracking9.6
8.0Sports & outdoor3.1
9.0Smart features7.9
7.2Build & durability4.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Watch Series 6 AluminumWatch 3 Pro
| Watch Series 6 Aluminum | Watch 3 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 44 mm | 48 mm | −4 mm |
| Width | 38 mm | 49.6 mm | −11.6 mm |
| Thickness | 10.7 mm | 14 mm | −3.3 mm |
| Weight | 36 g | 63 g | −26 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Watch Series 6 Aluminum better than Watch 3 Pro?
- Weight36.5 g vs 63 g+73%
- Screen size1.78″ vs 1.43″+24%
- Storage32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Thickness10.7 mm vs 14 mm+31%
Why is Watch 3 Pro better than Watch Series 6 Aluminum?
- Battery capacity304 mAh vs 790 mAh2.6×
- Resolution (width)368 px vs 466 px+27%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 44 mm | 48 mm |
| Weight | 36.5 g | 63 g |
| Thickness | 10.7 mm | 14 mm |
| Height | 44 mm | 48 mm |
| Width | 38 mm | 49.6 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Ion-X strengthened glass | Saphirglas |
| Strap material | — | Titan |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM |
| Colours | Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Blue, Red | Black, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.78″ | 1.43″ |
| Display technology | OLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | Retina LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 368 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 448 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| LTPO display | Yes | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | — | 21 days |
| Battery capacity | 304 mAh | 790 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2, thermometer (body temperature) |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| Ultra Wideband | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | watchOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| Platform | watchOS | HarmonyOS |
| Works with | — | iOS, Android |
| Chipset | Apple S6 | HiSilicon Hi6262 |
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