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Apple Watch SE 3 GPS + Cellular, 40 mm
The cheapest cellular Apple Watch. With a carrier line (a monthly add-on) it takes calls and texts, streams music and calls 911 with the iPhone at home. It is also the only mainstream watch a person with no phone can wear, if a family member sets it up from their iPhone.
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Price: $299 on Amazon (checked 2026-11-12); Amazon's price can change, and the Amazon page has the current one. Specs below were verified on Apple's site 2026-11-07.
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Buy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJB73N19?tag=dealectric-20 — opens the Apple Watch SE 3 GPS + Cellular listing on Amazon.com at no extra cost.
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Specifications
| Cellular | 5G RedCap and LTE (data plan required) |
|---|---|
| Battery (Apple rating) | Up to 18 hours normal use, 32 hours Low Power Mode, 7 hours workout tracking |
| Phone to pair | iPhone 11 or later with iOS 27, or a family member's iPhone (iPhone 6s or later, iOS 14) through Apple Watch For Your Kids |
| Works with Android | No |
| Case | 40 mm aluminum (44 mm version also sold) |
Model: SE 3 GPS + Cellular 40 mm. Figures are from the manufacturer's official product page unless a caveat says otherwise.
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Who it's for
iPhone owners who leave the phone behind for runs, gym and errands; parents or adult children setting up a watch for a kid or senior without a phone.
Caveats
- An iPhone is required once to set it up; a GPS-only SE 3 cannot be set up for a family member.
- Watches set up through Apple Watch For Your Kids lose Sleep, ECG, Cycle Tracking, Blood Oxygen and card payments in Wallet.
- Owners report a long phone call can drain most of the battery; 18 hours is the rating with the iPhone nearby.
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