Apple
Watch SE 3
Apple's lower-priced watch with Siri powered by Apple Intelligence; up to 18 hours of battery.
Last checkedWhat it can do
- Can a smartwatch work without your phone nearby?Yes
GPS + Cellular models of Apple Watch SE 3 support 5G (RedCap) and LTE.
Good to know: Data plan required; cellular models only.
- Can you talk to an AI assistant on your smartwatch?Yes
Apple Watch SE 3 has Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.
Good to know: Maker's description.
- How long does a smartwatch battery last?Yes
Apple rates Apple Watch SE 3 at up to 18 hours of normal use and 32 hours in Low Power Mode.
Good to know: Maker's figures.
- Which phone does a smartwatch need?Yes
Apple Watch SE 3 requires an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later.
Good to know: Apple lists iPhone models only.
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Apple Watch SE 3 tech specs (read Oct 24, 2026): up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 32 hours in Low Power Mode; 15 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours. GPS + Cellular models support 5G (RedCap) and LTE; data plan required. Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. Requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later.
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- First recorded: In storesCan a smartwatch work without your phone nearby?
GPS + Cellular models of Apple Watch SE 3 support 5G (RedCap) and LTE.
- First recorded: In storesCan you talk to an AI assistant on your smartwatch?
Apple Watch SE 3 has Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.
- First recorded: In storesHow long does a smartwatch battery last?
Apple rates Apple Watch SE 3 at up to 18 hours of normal use and 32 hours in Low Power Mode.
- First recorded: In storesWhich phone does a smartwatch need?
Apple Watch SE 3 requires an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27 or later.