SE 3 and compatible Apple watches

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samamehta Author

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SE 3 and compatible Apple watches

I have Apple SE 3rd generation phone. With IOS 18.6 Which are the latest apple watch is it compatible with?

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 20, 2025 4:34 PM

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Answer 1

Zachyy

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Dec 20, 2025 4:44 PM in response to samamehta

But if you choose to update your iPhone to iOS 26 which it is capable of, you can purchase any of the latest Watches being sold by Apple (SE 3, Series 11, Ultra 3) which are shipped with WatchOS 26. If you choose not to, you'll have to purchase an older Watch from someone else than Apple, which always has a risk. Personally updating would be my go.

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Zachyy

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Dec 20, 2025 6:55 PM in response to samamehta

There should be no issues, and as a matter of fact iOS 26.2 is the latest. So if there were any bugs in the previous version that should’ve fixed it. Btw, you should be able to use the Series 4 with your iPhone.

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Niel

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Dec 20, 2025 4:37 PM in response to samamehta

Any unit on an OS version below 26.

(262301)

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samamehta Author

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Dec 20, 2025 6:48 PM in response to Zachyy

Thanks. Phone is ready to install IOS 26.1. Are there any issues with 26.1? I actually got Series 4 watch but is not compatible with any SE phones so maybe I will get SE3 watch.

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