Display
- Apple Watch Series 8
- 41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels
- Apple Watch Series 10
- 42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi
Watch comparison
Apple Series 8 vs Apple Series 10
Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.
01Selected  Apple Watch Series 8
KSh 50,000In Stock | 02  Apple Watch Series 10
KSh 47,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the better buy: it is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use and more storage (64 GB).
Performance
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple S8 SiP processor
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor
Storage
- Apple Watch Series 8
- 32 GB storage in this version
- Apple Watch Series 10
- 64 GB storage in this version
Software
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Runs watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27
Portability
- Apple Watch Series 8
- 31.9 g
- Apple Watch Series 10
- 30 g
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple Watch Series 8
- OLED display.
- Apple S8 SiP processor.
- 1 GB RAM.
- 32 GB storage.
Apple Watch Series 10
- Brighter display: up to 2,000 nits (vs 1,000).
- Lighter: 30 g (vs 31.9 g).
- More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
- Slimmer: 9.7 mm thick (vs 10.7 mm).
- Depth gauge for snorkelling (to 6 m).
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Apple Watch Series 8 | Apple Watch Series 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours per charge | Up to 18 hours per charge |
| Portability | 31.9 g | 30 g |
| Storage | 32 GB storage | 64 GB storage |
| Display | OLED display | OLED display, 326 ppi |
| Performance | Apple S8 SiP processor | Apple S10 processor |
| Software | watchOS 9.0 | watchOS 11 |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Sensors | Blood oxygen sensor, electrical heart sensor | Electrical heart sensor, third-generation optical heart sensor |
| Charging | Magnetic fast charging to USB-C cable | Magnetic fast charging |
| Processor | Apple S8 SiP | Apple S10, 4-core Neural Engine |
| Peak brightness | Up to 1,000 nits | Up to 2,000 nits peak |
| Ultra wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) |
| Training & outdoor features | Pace and heart-rate zones, compass waypoints and backtrack | Training load, pace and heart-rate zones |
| Release status | Available. Released 2022, September 16 | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| SAR (US) | 0.31 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) | 1.08 W/kg (head) |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both belong to the Apple Watch platform.
- Both are rated for up to 18 hours per charge.
- Both support Wi-Fi 4.
- Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have NFC.
In summary
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter watch for all-day wear and a brighter screen for outdoor use.
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