Can an iPhone XS Max be connected to an Apple Watch Series 3?

Im thinking about buying a smart watch so my first instinct was apple. Since its my first apple watch i want something cheap and then slowly upgrade but i want an series 3 or 4 but i wil probably get a series 3. My main question is that i have an iPhone xs max but i dont know if its still able to be connected to my phone.


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iPhone XS Max, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 8, 2024 7:10 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2024 9:53 AM

A series 3, or 4 should be able to pair with your phone. I was able to get a series 2 paired with my iPhone 11 with relative ease.


Also, in case this is helpful, the main differences between the series 3 and 4 are:

• Bigger display. The display on the series 4 fills the display more than the display on the series 3.

• Size options. The series 3 comes in 38mm and 42mm sizes, while the series 4 comes in 40mm and 44mm. If you’re looking for a small Watch, you might want to go with the series 3, but if you want big, go with the series 4.

• ECG. The series 4 and higher can take an ECG (if you’re 22 or older).


Hope this comparison helps you decide which one to get!

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Jul 8, 2024 9:53 AM in response to ActuallyObii

A series 3, or 4 should be able to pair with your phone. I was able to get a series 2 paired with my iPhone 11 with relative ease.


Also, in case this is helpful, the main differences between the series 3 and 4 are:

• Bigger display. The display on the series 4 fills the display more than the display on the series 3.

• Size options. The series 3 comes in 38mm and 42mm sizes, while the series 4 comes in 40mm and 44mm. If you’re looking for a small Watch, you might want to go with the series 3, but if you want big, go with the series 4.

• ECG. The series 4 and higher can take an ECG (if you’re 22 or older).


Hope this comparison helps you decide which one to get!

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