Sony

Sony SmartWatch 3

Sony SmartWatch 3

Sony

Status
Discontinued
Launch price
$249.99
Release date
Nov 1, 2014
Discontinued
Jan 1, 2016
Wear OS at launch
Android Wear 1.x

Sony's only Android Wear device, and the only one of the 2014 launch cohort with built-in standalone GPS. Used a transflective LCD (not AMOLED) specifically for sunlight readability, at the cost of a less vivid picture indoors. Sony never released a follow-up and exited the Android Wear market entirely after this device.

Display

Display Type TFT LCD As stated by manufacturer: “Transflective LCD, optimized for outdoor/sunlight readability rather than indoor color vibrancy”
Shape Square
Display Size 40.6 mm As stated by manufacturer: “1.6 inches”
Resolution Width 320 px
Resolution Height 320 px

Performance

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM 0.5 GB As stated by manufacturer: “512MB”
Storage 4 GB

Battery

Battery Capacity 420 mAh
Charging Type Other As stated by manufacturer: “Charges via a covered micro-USB port rather than a wireless dock”

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi No
NFC Yes
GPS Yes As stated by manufacturer: “Built-in standalone GPS, unusual for a 2014 Android Wear device”

Sensors

Heart Rate Sensor No

Build & Design

Case Material Reinforced polymer/rubber As stated by manufacturer: “Sport-oriented design”
Water Resistance Rating IP68
Strap Lug Width 24 mm
Interchangeable Straps Yes

Software & Compatibility

iPhone Compatible Yes

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