Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) Specs (Watch SE 3 40 mm, Pending, Pending, A3327*, 8918*): EveryMac.com

Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) Specs

Identifiers: Watch SE 3 40 mm - Pending - Pending - A3327* - 8918*

Apple Watch SE 3, Cellular, China, 40 mm Please note that this A3327 Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) model, sold only in mainland China, includes a WPT compliant charging cable that does not support fast charging. This charging cable will not charge other Apple Watch models from outside mainland China. This Apple Watch is otherwise believed to be identical to the "regular" A3326 Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular, 40 mm) model. It does support 5G within mainland China where available.

The Apple Watch SE 3 models are similar to their predecessors, but have a faster and more capable processor, twice the internal storage, an "Always-On" Display, more durable Ion-X glass, fast charge support and 5G capability. It is no longer available in silver, though (only the "Starlight" and "Midnight" color options).

All cellular-equipped Apple Watch SE 3 models, including this particular model -- the Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) -- are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone, but it still is intended to be used with an iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26 or later for some functions.

All Apple Watch SE 3 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display. This particular Apple Watch SE 3, a Cellular model in the 40 mm size, features an "Always On" Retina 324x394 LTPO OLED screen with Ion-X glass packed in an aluminum case. Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall in modest use.

There are two aluminum housing options with two band sizes each available from Apple Authorized Resellers -- a nearly black "Midnight" with a small/medium or medium/large Midnight Sport Band (pictured, left) and a warm gray "Starlight" with a small/medium or medium/large Starlight Sport Band (pictured, right). A variety of other watch bands are available from Apple via customization, as well.

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Introduction Date:

September 9, 2025

Discontinued Date:

N/A

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

This model was announced and became available for pre-order on September 9, 2025. It was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 19, 2025.

Processor Speed:

N/A

Processor Type:

Apple S10*

Details:

*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch SE 3, but it has a 64-bit dual core Apple "S10" processor (SiP) with a "4-core Neural Engine". The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "second-generation" optical heart sensor, an "always on" altimeter, temperature sensor, and more. It does not have an electrical heart sensor (hypertension notifications, ECG app) or a blood oxygen app.

Onboard RAM:

1 GB*

Storage Capacity:

64 GB

Details:

All Apple Watch SE 3 models have 64 GB of internal flash storage.

Song Capacity:

N/A

Photo Capacity:

N/A

Details:

*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB.

Case Type:

Watch

Form Factor:

Apple Watch SE 3 (40 mm)

Details:

This Apple Watch SE 3 model has a 40 mm form factor and uses an anodized aluminum housing in warm gray "Starlight" and nearly black "Midnight" color options.

Housing Color:

Aluminum*

Controller:

Digital Crown

Details:

*This Apple Watch SE 3 model uses an anodized aluminum housing. It is available in warm gray "Starlight" and nearly black "Midnight" color options.

Built-in Display:

1.8" OLED*

Display Resolution:

324x394

Details:

*The face of the 40 mm size Apple Watch SE 3 contains a roughly 1.8" (324x394) LTPO OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 759 square mm display area, a maximum brightness of 1000 nits and a minimum brightness of 2 nits. It is covered by scratch-resistant Ion-X glass; it reportedly is "4x more resistant to cracks" than its predecessor.

Standard Wireless:

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Standard Bluetooth:

5.3

Details:

All Apple Watch Series SE 3 models have built-in support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) as well as Bluetooth 5.3 as well as L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo, and QZSS support.

This model also has LTE and 5G cellular capability, but 5G is not supported everywhere. Apple also notes that the Apple Watch SE 3 models "have been optimized for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide."

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion*

Battery Life:

18 Hours*

Details:

*The Apple Watch Series SE 3 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life "in normal use" which includes "300 time checks, 90 notifications, 15 minutes of app use, a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth over the course of 18 hours."

The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 32 hours by reducing some functionality.

Although models sold elsewhere can "fast charge" up to 80% in about 45 minutes, this China specific Apple Watch SE 3 model (A3327) includes a WPT compliant charging cable that does not support fast charging.

Apple Order No:

Pending

Apple Subfamily:

Watch SE 3 40 mm

Details:

Order numbers will be added soon (Pending).

Apple Model No:

A3327* (EMC 8918*)

Model ID:

Pending

Details:

*This model number and EMC number are unique to this model. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.

Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A3327* Model Number, the 8918* EMC Number, and the Pending Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

watchOS 26 (Pending)

Maximum OS:

Current

Details:

This Apple Watch fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 26.

watchOS 26 also requires a minimum iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26 or later. Apple Intelligence (AI) features also require an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or later iPhone running iOS 26 or later.

Dimensions:

1.57 x 1.34 x 0.42

Avg. Weight:

0.93 ounces

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (40 mm x 34 mm x 10.7 mm, 26.4 grams).

Original Price:

N/A*

Est. Current Retail:

N/A*

Details:

*This model is not sold in the United States; it is only sold in mainland China. In mainland China, alll 40 mm Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular) models start at RMB 2399 regardless of finish including basic watch bands. More premium watch bands increase the total cost of the watch and band.

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Global original prices for the Apple Watch SE 3 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.

Original Prices - North & South America

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United States:

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Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 2,399

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Thailand:

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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

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New Zealand:

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