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Apple Watch Series 3eSIM Support and Specs

Apple Watch Series 3 supports eSIM. Review Apple mobile compatibility, key device specs, SIM details, battery, display, camera and network bands for encryptSIM. Released 2017, September.

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Apple Watch Series 3 device
At a glance

Key device specs

eSIM
Ready for instant activation
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Display
1.65", 390x312 pixels
Camera
No video recorder
Chipset
Apple S3
Battery
279 mAh, 5W
Storage
16GB storage, no card slot

Does Apple Watch Series 3 support eSIM?

Apple Watch Series 3 is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog.

eSIM supported

eSIM facts

  • Active eSIMs: Supported
  • Stored eSIMs: Varies by model
  • SIM variants: eSIM

eSIM

Connectivity profile

  • GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26 - Europe, Australia (A1891)
  • Discontinued

Install flow

  • Confirm device model and regional SIM variant.
  • Buy an encryptSIM plan for the destination.
  • Scan the QR code and activate mobile data.
Device FAQ

Common questions about Apple Watch Series 3

Does Apple Watch Series 3 support eSIM?

Apple Watch Series 3 is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog. eSIM availability can still vary by region, carrier, firmware, and hardware variant.

Can I use encryptSIM with Apple Watch Series 3?

Yes. If your Apple Watch Series 3 model is unlocked and supports eSIM in your region, you can install an encryptSIM eSIM data plan on it.

Does Apple Watch Series 3 support 5G?

Apple Watch Series 3 is not listed with 5G support in this catalog entry. It may still work with LTE or other supported mobile networks depending on the model and destination.

What SIM setup does Apple Watch Series 3 use?

Apple Watch Series 3 SIM details: eSIM.

Which operating system does Apple Watch Series 3 use?

Apple Watch Series 3 is listed with watchOS 4.0, up to watchOS 8.7. Software updates and regional firmware can affect setup flows and carrier options.

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Technical details

Detailed Apple Watch Series 3 specifications

Network Architecture

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2g Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3g Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 / 800 - Europe, Australia (A1891)
Other
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 800 - USA, LATAM, Canada (A1861)
Other 2
HSDPA 2100 - China (A1892)
4g Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26 - Europe, Australia (A1891)
Other 3
2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 41 - USA, LATAM, Canada (A1861)
Other 4
1, 3, 39, 40, 41 - China (A1892)
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Launch & Availability

Announced
2017, September. Released 2017, September
Status
Discontinued

Physical Attributes

Dimensions
42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm (1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 in)
Weight
52.8 g (1.87 oz)
Build
Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame
Sim
eSIM
Other
50m water resistant

Display Performance

Type
Retina OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
Size
1.65 inches
Resolution
390 x 312 pixels (~303 ppi density)
Protection
Sapphire crystal glass
Other
3D Touch display

Platform

Os
watchOS 4.0, upgradable to watchOS 8.7
Chipset
Apple S3
Cpu
Dual-core
Gpu
PowerVR

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
16GB 768MB RAM

Camera

Other
No

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3 5mm Jack
No

Connectivity

Wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
Nfc
Yes
Radio
No
Usb
No

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer
Other
Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode)

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 341 mAh (1.34 Wh), non-removable
Charging
Wireless

Misc

Colors
Space Black, Silver
Models
A1860, A1861, A1889, A1891, A1890, A1892
Sar
0.35 W/kg (head) 0.18 W/kg (body)
Price
About 700 EUR