CUPERTINO, CA — Apple showed off its new smartwatches on Tuesday. They include the Apple Watch Series 11, the tough Watch Ultra 3, and the cheap Watch SE 3. All of the new wearables come with the S10 chip, and they come with new software gestures including double-tap and wrist flick. Each model is made with a distinct user in mind, even if they all have the same basic characteristics, such as an Always-On Retina display and Emergency SOS. Here’s a full comparison to help you make a choice.
Prices and availability in India
The Apple Watch Series 11 starts at ₹46,900 for the 42mm aluminum casing with GPS.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at ₹89,900 for the only 49mm titanium case that works with GPS and cellular.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is the cheapest option, starting at ₹25,990 for the 40mm aluminum shell with GPS.
You may pre-order all of the models, and they will be on sale starting Friday, September 19.
Design, screen, and processor
The Apple Watch Series 11: You may have it in 42mm or 46mm sizes and choose between an aluminum or polished titanium case. The display is an OLED LTPO3 Always-On Retina display with a wide angle and a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. The new S10 chip gives it power.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 comes in a single 49mm titanium case with a Natural or Black finish. It has the same S10 chip and display technology as the other versions, but its peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits makes it great for outdoor use.
Apple Watch SE 3 comes in Midnight and Starlight hues and has aluminum casings that are 40mm and 44mm wide. The OLED LTPO Always-On Retina display can get as bright as 1,000 nits. It also has the same gesture controls as the S10 chip.
Features for Health and Wellness
The new watches have health features that are organized into levels, with the premium versions having the most complete set.
Apple Watch Series 11 has an ECG app to check your heart health, a Blood Oxygen app, and the new Vitals app, which shows important health information. It can be submerged in water up to 50 meters, making it good for swimming and snorkeling. It also has safety features including Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Emergency SOS.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has all the health and wellness features of the Series 11, plus some big new ones for people who like to explore. It has a Siren that can be heard from up to 180 meters away and is water-resistant up to 100 meters. This makes it good for high-speed water activities and fun scuba diving up to 40 meters. It also lets you talk to satellites in both directions in case of an emergency when you’re not connected to the grid.
Apple Watch SE 3 keeps a lot of its main functions, like heart rate notifications, cycle tracking, and temperature sensors. It is missing the ECG app and the Blood Oxygen app, which is a big deal. It can handle water up to 50 meters deep, however it doesn’t have the Ultra 3’s loud Siren.
Battery and connectivity
All new watches can connect to GPS and cellular networks, and they all have 5G connectivity.
Apple Watch Series 11: With typical use, the battery lasts up to 24 hours. In Low Power Mode, it lasts up to 38 hours. It can charge quickly, getting to 80% in around 30 minutes.
Apple Watch Ultra 3: This watch is built to last, with the longest battery life of the three. It can last up to 42 hours on a single charge and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. It also has dual-frequency GPS, which makes it more accurate.
Apple Watch SE 3: The battery lasts up to 18 hours, but in Low Power Mode, it can last up to 32 hours. It also enables quick charging, which can get it to 80% in around 45 minutes.