Apple watch 5 vs Apple Watch 3 in 2020

If you are in the market to buy a new apple watch then you basically have two options that you can go for, Apple watch series 5 and series 3.

There is no doubt that Apple makes the best smartwatches money can buy, but the question is which one should you buy? 

Apple Watch 5 

The Series 5 has a larger display with rounded edges, making full use of the space available and resulting in a bolder design. The 40mm Series 5 offers a 759sqmm2 display area compared to the 563sqmm2 on the 38mm Series 3, while the 44mm Series 5 has a 977sqmm2 display area compared to the 740sqmm2 of the 42mm Series 3.

The series 5 is the latest model that comes with the apples most recent features like such as a larger always-on display, an ECG sensor for capturing an electrocardiogram, fall detection, international emergency calling, and a built‑in compass.

Apple Watch Series 5 is available with 32GB storage whereas Watch Series 3's GPS+Cellular model and GPS only models have 16GB and 8GB storage respectively. The latest model runs on S5 64-bit dual-core processor and W3 Apple wireless chip and offers up to 18hrs of battery backup.

To sum up, Apple Watch Series 5 is a significant upgrade over Series 3. For the display improvement and ECG alone, it may be worth the added cost. For shoppers whose budget allows, the additional $200 will provide enough enhancements to make it worth the expense. For those new to Apple Watch and hesitant to invest that heavily, the Series 3 model is still a solid choice.

Pricing Of Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch 5 GPS 40mm: $399 / £399 /  ₹40,900

Apple Watch 5 GPS 44mm: $429 / £429 / ₹43,900


Apple Watch 5 GPS + Cellular 40mm: $499 / £499 / ₹49,900

Apple Watch 5 GPS + Cellular 44mm:  $529 / £529 / ₹52,900

The Apple Watch Edition models (titanium and ceramic options) start at $799/£799, with the ceramic model costing $1399/£1399. The Hermès models start at $1249/£1249.

Apple Watch 3 

The Apple Watch 3 was once the very best smartwatch, but it has since been bumped down by the Apple Watch 4 and 5. That said, it's still a great device, especially as it's now cheaper than ever.

Apple Watch Series 5 and Watch Series 3 come with some common set of sensors - heart rate monitor, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS, barometric altimeter, water-resistant up to 50 meters, gyroscope, microphone, gym kit, emergency SoS, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and ceramic and sapphire crystal back design. Watch Series 3 is powered by S3 dual-core processor and W2 wireless chip and offers up to 18 hours of back up.

It comes with a smaller display than the Apple Watch 5, and you won't get features like the ECG monitor on the devices above, but it's still a strong wearable for those wanting fitness smarts.

Pricing Of Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Watch 5 GPS 38mm: $199 / £199 / ₹20,900

Apple Watch 5 GPS 42mm: $299 / £299 / ₹23,900

Apple Watch 5 GPS + Cellular 38mm: $299 / £299 / ₹29,900

Apple Watch 5 GPS + Cellular 42mm: $329 / £329 / ₹32,900

Apple Watch 6 & Apple Watch SE 

According to Forbes Apple is about to launch Apple Watch Series 6, but the latest rumors suggest that alongside it will be a replacement for the Apple Watch Series 3, a more affordable version, nicknamed Apple Watch SE(name is unsure). 

According to some rumors, these watches could be announced by Apple this September ( most likely 9th September). So if you can wait then you should absolutely go for the newer models.