Device summary

Apple

Apple Watch SE 3 40mm

Apple

Apple Watch Series 11 42mm

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252025
Starting price—$399
Display size——
Dimensions34.0 mm × 40.0 mm × 10.7 mm36.0 mm × 42.0 mm × 9.7 mm
Weight26 g30 g
Front materialIon-X glassIon-X glass
Back material——
Display
Display technologyRetina LTPO OLEDAlways-On Retina LTPO3 OLED with wide-angle OLEDs
Resolution324 × 394374 × 446
ProtectionIon-X glassIon-X glass
Peak brightness—2000 nits
Performance
ChipsetApple S10 SiPApple S10 SiP
Storage64 GB64 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Battery & charging
Charging standardApple Watch Magnetic Fast ChargerApple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ionBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Connectivity
CellularLTE (GPS + Cellular models)5G RedCap and LTE (GPS + Cellular models)
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes
Build & durability
FrameAluminumAluminum
Ingress protectionWater resistance 50mWater resistance 50m; IP6X dust resistance

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Thickness

    Apple Watch Series 11 42mm

    1 mm thinner

  • Height

    Apple Watch Series 11 42mm

    2 mm taller · minor difference

  • Width

    Apple Watch Series 11 42mm

    2 mm wider

  • Weight

    Apple Watch SE 3 40mm

    4 g lighter · minor difference

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Apple Watch Series 11 42mm is 2 mm (5.9% relative to Apple Watch SE 3 40mm) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 42mm is 2 mm (5% relative to Apple Watch SE 3 40mm) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 40mm is 1 mm (10.3% relative to Apple Watch Series 11 42mm) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 40mm is 4 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

Apple Watch SE 3 40mm vs Apple Watch Series 11 42mm Size Comparison