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Apple Series 10 vs Apple Series 11

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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.
KSh 47,000In Stock
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Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11

  • 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 26, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 51,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (24 hours), with the same Apple S10 processor as the Apple Watch Series 10.

Software

Apple Watch Series 10
Runs watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27
Apple Watch Series 11
Runs watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27

Battery life

Apple Watch Series 10
Up to 18 hours per charge
Apple Watch Series 11
Up to 24 hours per charge

Portability

Apple Watch Series 10
30 g
Apple Watch Series 11
30.3 g

Release status

Apple Watch Series 10
Available. Released 2024, September 20
Apple Watch Series 11
Available. Released 2025, September 19

SAR (EU)

Apple Watch Series 10
0.26 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Apple Watch Series 11
0.97 W/kg (head)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch Series 10

  • OLED display, 326 ppi.
  • Apple S10 processor.
  • 64 GB storage.
  • Up to 18 hours per charge.

Apple Watch Series 11

  • Rated for up to 24 hours per charge (vs 18).
  • Newer watchOS 26 (vs watchOS 11).

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PriorityApple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 11
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeUp to 24 hours per charge
Storage64 GB storage64 GB storage
DisplayOLED display, 326 ppiOLED display, 326 ppi
PerformanceApple S10 processorApple S10 processor
SoftwarewatchOS 11watchOS 26
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 10Apple Watch Series 11
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLEDAlways-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED
Screen resolution42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionIon-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (titanium)Ion-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (titanium)
Display features2000 nits (peak); Wide-angle OLED2000 nits (peak); Wide-angle OLED

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 11
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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 10Apple Watch Series 11
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 11
Announced2024, September 092025, September 09
Dimensions42mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm; 46mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm42mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm; 46mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm
Weight42mm: 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 g42mm: aluminum GPS 30.3 g, GPS + Cellular 29.7 g, titanium 34.6 g; 46mm: aluminum GPS 37.8 g, GPS + Cellular 36.9 g, titanium 43.1 g
Build materialsAluminum or titanium caseAluminum or titanium case
Wrist size42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 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 10Apple Watch Series 11
ProcessorApple S10; 4-core Neural EngineApple S10; 4-core Neural Engine
CPU64-bit dual-core64-bit dual-core
GPUPowerVRPowerVR
Storage64 GB64 GB
Operating systemwatchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 11
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 10Apple Watch Series 11
SensorsElectrical 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 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; mindfulness and medications apps
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 featuresTraining load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrackTraining load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack; depth and water-temperature metrics
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash DetectionEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection
Diving / depth featuresDepth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensorDepth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 11
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal use; 36 hours Low Power ModeUp to 24 hours normal use; 38 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 10Apple Watch Series 11
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later; iOS 18 or lateriPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 26 or later
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneApple Watch app on iPhone
ColorsSlate, Gold, NaturalSlate, Gold, Natural

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Apple Watch Series 11
Pixels per inch326 ppi326 ppi
Peak brightnessUp to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimumUp to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Cover / touchscreenSupportedSupported
Charging timeAbout 30 minutes to 80%About 30 minutes to 80%
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20Available. Released 2025, September 19
Model numbersA3001, A3002, A3003, A3206A3335, A3337, A3452, A3453
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, 5G
SAR (US)1.08 W/kg (head)1.19 W/kg (head)
SAR (EU)0.26 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)0.97 W/kg (head)
Additional hardware featuresTemperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playbackTemperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ionRechargeable lithium-ion
5G bands—SA/NSA

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Apple Watch platform.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 4.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.

In summary

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life.

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