Overview

• Mashable’s hands-on testing reports roughly a day and a half per charge, aligning with Apple’s claim of up to 24 hours versus the prior model’s 18 hours.
• The new model retains the S10 processor and a near-identical design to the Series 10, so performance and core functionality remain largely unchanged.
• Apple adds optional 5G to cellular trims for $100 over the GPS-only aluminum base, a step up from Series 10’s 4G LTE support, with regional 5G availability noted as limited for some models in Canada.
• Apple says the aluminum version’s glass is twice as scratch-resistant as before, while the titanium variant continues to use sapphire crystal.
• Apple’s entry-level Watch SE 3 advances to the S10 platform with an Always‑On display and new health features at a $329 starting price.