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Apple Series 9 vs Apple Series 10

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9

  • Screen: 41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels.
  • Apple S9; 4-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
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Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch Series 10

  • Screen: 42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
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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 faster recharging (30 minutes) and a depth gauge for snorkelling.

Display

Apple Watch Series 9
41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels
Apple Watch Series 10
42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi

Performance

Apple Watch Series 9
Apple S9; 4-core Neural Engine processor
Apple Watch Series 10
Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor

Software

Apple Watch Series 9
Runs watchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 27
Apple Watch Series 10
Runs watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27

Portability

Apple Watch Series 9
31.9 g
Apple Watch Series 10
30 g

Peak brightness

Apple Watch Series 9
Up to 2,000 nits, 1 nit minimum
Apple Watch Series 10
Up to 2,000 nits peak

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch Series 9

  • OLED display.
  • Apple S9 processor.
  • 64 GB storage.
  • Up to 18 hours per charge.

Apple Watch Series 10

  • Lighter: 30 g (vs 31.9 g).
  • Recharges faster: 30 minutes (vs 45 minutes).
  • Slimmer: 9.7 mm thick (vs 10.7 mm).
  • Depth gauge for snorkelling (to 6 m).
  • Newer watchOS 11 (vs watchOS 10).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeUp to 18 hours per charge
Storage64 GB storage64 GB storage
DisplayOLED displayOLED display, 326 ppi
PerformanceApple S9 processorApple S10 processor
SoftwarewatchOS 10watchOS 11
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO OLEDAlways-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED
Screen resolution41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionIon-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (stainless steel)Ion-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (titanium)
Display features2000 nits (peak)2000 nits (peak); Wide-angle OLED

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMeSIMeSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
NFCSupported; Apple PaySupported; Apple Pay
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
Announced2023, September 122024, September 09
Dimensions41mm: 41 × 35 × 10.7 mm; 45mm: 45 × 38 × 10.7 mm42mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm; 46mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm
Weight41mm: aluminum GPS 31.9 g, GPS + Cellular 32.1 g, stainless steel 42.3 g; 45mm: aluminum GPS 38.7 g, GPS + Cellular 39.0 g, stainless steel 51.5 g42mm: aluminum GPS 30.0 g, GPS + Cellular 29.3 g, titanium 34.4 g; 46mm: aluminum GPS 36.4 g, GPS + Cellular 35.3 g, titanium 41.7 g
Build materialsAluminum or stainless-steel case; ceramic and sapphire crystal backAluminum or titanium case
Wrist size41mm: 130–200 mm; 45mm: 140–245 mm42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 140–245 mm
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side buttonDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side button

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
ProcessorApple S9; 4-core Neural EngineApple S10; 4-core Neural Engine
CPU64-bit dual-core64-bit dual-core
GPUPowerVRPowerVR
Storage64 GB64 GB
Operating systemwatchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 27watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular modelsBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
SensorsElectrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensorElectrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor; depth gauge; water temperature sensor
Health & wellness featuresECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle trackingECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesSleep duration and sleep stages
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detectionWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresPace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrackTraining load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash DetectionEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection
Diving / depth features—Depth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal use; 36 hours Low Power ModeUp to 18 hours normal use; 36 hours Low Power Mode
ChargingMagnetic fast chargingMagnetic fast charging
Water resistance50 m; swimproof50 m; swimproof
Durability / certificationsIP6X dust resistanceIP6X dust resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later; iOS 17 or lateriPhone XS or later; iOS 18 or later
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneApple Watch app on iPhone
ColorsGraphite, Silver, Gold, RedSlate, Gold, Natural

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 9Apple Watch Series 10
Pixels per inch326 ppi326 ppi
Peak brightnessUp to 2,000 nits; 1 nit minimumUp to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Cover / touchscreenSupportedSupported
Charging timeAbout 45 minutes to 80%About 30 minutes to 80%
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22Available. Released 2024, September 20
Model numbersA2982, A2984, A2983, A2985, Watch7,3, Watch7,4A3001, A3002, A3003, A3206
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, CanadaHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
SAR (US)1.02 W/kg (head)1.08 W/kg (head)
SAR (EU)0.64 W/kg (head)0.26 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Additional hardware featuresTemperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy)Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ionRechargeable lithium-ion

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 faster recharging.

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