Apple Watch SE3

Apple unveiled its latest Apple Watch SE 3, positioning it as a budget-friendly option within its premium smartwatch lineup, which also includes the Series 11 and Ultra 3. Designed to deliver exceptional value, the SE 3 combines the core Apple Watch experience- such as a large OLED display, seamless fitness tracking, and the intuitive watchOS with upgraded features previously reserved for higher-end models. 

It introduces an Always-On Retina display, advanced health sensors including wrist temperature monitoring and a Sleep Score, faster charging capabilities, and the powerful S10 chip for smoother performance and efficiency. 

For buyers in the UAE, Jumbo Electronics serves as a trusted retailer, providing officially authorized Apple products along with local warranty and support. This ensures a reliable purchasing experience while providing users with access to the latest Apple technology. With the SE 3, Apple continues to offer an ideal balance of performance, safety, and affordability.

 

What’s Different in SE 3?

 

Always-On Retina display: SE 3 finally adds an Always-On LTPO OLED screen, allowing you to read time/notifications without raising your wrist. 

 

Wrist temperature sensor: A new sensor measures wrist skin temperature at night, contributing to the Vitals app data.

 

Sleep Score: SE 3 introduces Sleep Score to rate sleep quality each night.

 

Crash Detection: Using the new S10 chip and motion sensors, SE 3 can detect severe car crashes and automatically call emergency services. 

 

Fall Detection & Emergency SOS: Continues to offer Fall Detection and Emergency SOS. All Apple Watch SE models come equipped with these safety features. 

 

Battery life: SE 3 still offers up to 18 hours of normal use on a charge. With the new Low Power Mode, the battery can last up to 32 hours.

 

Ion-X glass (tougher): The front glass is a custom Ion-X hardened glass that is 4 times more crack-resistant than SE2’s glass.

 

Sizes: Available in 40 mm and 44 mm aluminum cases.

 

Finishes: Available in Midnight (dark grey) and Starlight (light gold/silver) aluminum finishes.

 

Apple Watch SE 3 price in Dubai, UAE

 

Model	Price (AED)
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40 mm	999
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS + Cellular 40 mm	1,199
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 44 mm	1,119
Apple Watch SE 3 GPS + Cellular 44 mm	1,319

 

 

 

Health & Fitness Features 

 

Heart rate monitoring: SE 3 features a second-generation optical heart sensor for tracking heart rate, providing high/low-rate alerts and irregular rhythm notifications. 

 

Sleep tracking & Sleep Score: Tracks sleep duration and stages. The new Sleep app gives a Sleep Score each morning based on your sleep quality. 

 

Cycle tracking: Supports cycle tracking and uses retrospective ovulation estimates (based on wrist temperature) to improve fertility predictions. 

 

Fitness tracking (GPS, swim proof): Built-in GPS (L1 + GNSS) allows for outdoor workout tracking without an iPhone, and the SE 3 is water-resistant to 50m (ISO 22810), so it can be worn for swimming. 

 

Motion sensors: Includes an accelerometer and a high‑g accelerometer, plus a high‑dynamic‑range gyroscope. These sensors enable accurate workout detection, fall/crash detection, and other motion‑based features. 

 

Display, Design & Build

 

Always‑On Retina display: The SE 3 has an always-on LTPO OLED Retina display (up to 1000 nits brightness) with very slim bezels.  

 

Case sizes: Available in 44 mm or 40 mm case sizes (both with ~1.7-inch and ~1.54-inch screens, respectively). 

 

Materials: Aluminum case made with 100% recycled aluminum. Apple highlights that the case, magnets, Taptic engine, and other components use recycled materials. 

 

Finishes: Available in two colors- Midnight (dark grey) and Starlight (light gold/silver)- both featuring a matte anodized finish.

 

Customization: Supports dozens of watches faces and interchangeable bands. The watch is swim proof and passes a drop test to 50 cm, making it durable for everyday wear. 

 

Connectivity & Smart Features

 

GPS and GPS + Cellular: Available in two connectivity variants. The GPS model can connect via Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi to your iPhone, while the GPS+Cellular model also has its own 5G LTE radio.

 

Calls, Messages, Music: With a paired iPhone (or cellular plan on the +Cellular model), you can make/answer calls and texts, stream Apple Music or podcasts, and use Siri entirely on the wrist.

 

Siri: On-device Siri allows you to ask questions or control smart home devices directly from your watch. 

 

Wallet & Maps: Supports Apple Wallet (Apple Pay) and Maps with turn-by-turn navigation on the watch.

 

Gesture controls: Includes the new double-tap gesture (pinch the thumb and index finger together) and wrist‑flick gestures for hands-free control.

 

 

Battery Life & Charging 

 

18-hour battery life: It has an all‑day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use.

 

Low Power Mode 32h: A new Low Power Mode extends this up to 32 hours by turning off certain features.

 

Fast charging: For the first time on an SE model, SE 3 supports quick charging. It can charge from 0% to 80% in ~45 minutes, and a 15-minute charge provides around 8 hours of use. 

 

 

Safety & Emergency Features

 

Fall Detection: Detects hard falls and can call emergency services if you’re unresponsive.

 

Crash Detection: SE 3 adds Crash Detection (uses gyroscope + accelerometer to detect severe car crashes) and can initiate Emergency SOS. 

Emergency SOS: Press and hold the side button to call emergency services and share your location quickly. SE 3 supports both local and international emergency calling when travelling. 

 

Family Setup: SE 3 supports Apple Watch Family Setup, allowing you to use a single iPhone to manage watches for kids or elderly relatives.

 

 

Technical Specifications 

 

Sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm case sizes. 

Case/Finishes: 100% recycled aluminum case, available in Midnight and Starlight. 

Display: Always‑On Retina LTPO OLED (up to 1000 nits), 326 ppi, Ion‑X glass with 4× crack resistance. 

Processor: S10 SiP (64-bit dual-core CPU, 4-core Neural Engine). 

Battery: Up to 18 hours (typical use); up to 32 hours in Low Power Mode; fast-charge capable (≈80% in 45 min). 

Water Resistance: 50 m (swimproof). 

Sensors: Second-generation optical heart sensor; wrist temperature sensor; accelerometer (up to 256g); high-dynamic-range gyroscope; always-on altimeter; compass; ambient light sensor. 

Connectivity: GPS/GNSS; optional 5G LTE (GPS+Cellular models); Wi‑Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC (Apple Pay). 

Safety: Emergency SOS (wrist press); International emergency calling; Crash Detection; Fall Detection. 

Apple Watch SE 3 vs SE 2 – Why Upgrade?

 

 

Feature	Apple Watch SE 3	Apple Watch SE 2
Display	Always‑On Retina OLED	Retina OLED (no Always‑On)
Durability	Ion‑X glass (4× crack-resistant)	Ion‑X glass (standard)
Health Sensors	Heart rate; wrist temperature sensor; Sleep app with Score	Heart rate; basic Sleep tracking
Safety	Crash Detection & Fall Detection; Emergency SOS	Fall Detection; Emergency SOS only
Chip	S10 SiP (faster, more efficient)	S8 SiP
Battery Life	18 h typical; 32 h Low Power Mode; fast charging	18 h typical (no official Low Power Mode); no fast charging
Case Sizes	40 mm & 44 mm	40 mm & 44 mm
Finishes	Midnight, Starlight	Midnight, Starlight, Silver/Product Red

 

 

The Apple Watch SE 3 is a significant upgrade over the SE 2, offering flagship-level features such as an Always-On display, Crash Detection, faster charging, and new health insights, including Sleep Score and wrist temperature tracking, all at a budget-friendly price. 

Available in Dubai through Jumbo Electronics, the SE 3 comes with an official Apple warranty and dedicated local support, ensuring a safe and reliable purchase. With model options ranging from AED 999 (GPS 40 mm) to AED 1,319 (GPS+Cellular 44 mm), Jumbo makes it easy to find the perfect fit. 

Don’t miss out on upgrading your smartwatch experience. Shop the Apple Watch SE 3 at Jumbo Electronics today and enjoy fast, free delivery right to your doorstep.

 

 

FAQs 

 

Q. What is the price of the Apple Watch SE 3 in Dubai, UAE? 

A. It starts at AED 999 for the GPS-only 40 mm model. The 44 mm GPS is AED 1,119. Cellular models start at AED 1,199 for 40 mm and AED 1,319 for 44 mm. (All prices include VAT.) 

 

Q. What’s new in Apple Watch SE 3 compared to SE 2? 

A. SE 3 adds an Always-On display, the S10 chip, wrist temperature sensing, Sleep Score, Crash Detection, and fast charging. It retains SE 2’s core features (fitness tracking, fall detection) but with these upgrades. 

 

Q. Does the Apple Watch SE 3 have an Always-On display? 

A. Yes!  Unlike the SE 2, the SE 3 features an Always-On Retina OLED display. 

 

Q. Can the Apple Watch SE 3 track sleep and provide a Sleep Score? 

A. Yes. SE 3 includes the Sleep app, which tracks sleep stages and provides a Sleep Score each morning based on your sleep data. 

 

Q. Does the Apple Watch SE 3 measure ECG or blood oxygen? 

A. No, the SE series (including SE 3) does not have ECG or blood oxygen (SpO₂) sensors. Those are found on Series 9/Ultra and later. 

 

Q. How long does the battery last, and does it support fast charging? 

A. Up to 18 hours with typical use. With Low Power Mode, up to 32 hours. It does support fast charging (about an 80% charge in 45 minutes). 

 

Q. Is the Apple Watch SE 3 waterproof and suitable for swimming? 

A. Yes, it’s water-resistant to 50 m (ISO 22810), so you can swim with it or shower, but it’s not suitable for scuba diving or high-speed watersports. 

 

Q. What safety features are included, like Crash Detection and Fall Detection? 

A. SE 3 has Fall Detection (all SE models do) and adds Crash Detection using motion sensors to detect car accidents. It also has Emergency SOS calling. All these are built into watchOS and the hardware. 

 

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