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Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum vs Honor Watch ES

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Apple

Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum

Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum
79/ 100
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HONOR

Honor Watch ES

Honor Watch ES
78/ 100
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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum BETTER THAN Honor Watch ES?

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Apple Watch Series 3 AluminumWinner 🏆
Honor Watch ES

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple WatchHonor WatchLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity279 mAh180 mAh+279 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size1.65"1.64"1.65"
Chassis Weight349g21g21g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum:
  • Larger 279 mAh battery capacity (+99 mAh more capacity)
  • 1.65" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Honor Watch ES:
  • 328g lighter chassis (21g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • 1.64" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple Watch Series 3 AluminumHonor Watch ES
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
oswatchOS 4.0, up to watchOS 8.7Proprietary OS
socApple S3
ram gb0.754
camerasNoneNone
displayRetina OLED, 1000 nits (peak) 1.65" (390x312 pixels) 303 PPIAMOLED 1.64" (280x456 pixels) 326 PPI
weight g34.921
os version4.0
battery mah279180
release date2017-09-012020-09-01
storage options gb8, 164
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Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum:
Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.0
When to choose Honor Watch ES:
Lighter body: 21g (328g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum vs Honor Watch ES

Which is better: Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum or Honor Watch ES?

Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.0/100 compared to Honor Watch ES (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.0.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum and Honor Watch ES?

Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum is equipped with a 1.65-inch display and 279 mAh battery, while Honor Watch ES features a 1.64-inch display and 180 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum and Honor Watch ES?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Apple Watch Series 3 Aluminum achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Honor Watch ES scores 88/100.