Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Series 9 Features
- Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Pink, Red
- Battery: 308 mAh
- OS: watchOS 10
- Chipset: Apple S9
- Internal Storage: 64GB
- Display Size: 1.9 inches
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| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
| Announced | September 2023 | September 2024 | September 2025 | September 2022 |
| Dimensions | 45 mm: 45 × 38 × 10.7 mm 41 mm: 41 × 35 × 10.7 mm | 46 mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm 42 mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm | 46 mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm 42 mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm | 45 mm: 45 × 38 × 10.7 mm 41 mm: 41 × 35 × 10.7 mm |
| Weight | 45 mm: 38.7–51.5 g, depending on case and connectivity 41 mm: 31.9–42.3 g, depending on case and connectivity | 46 mm: 35.3–41.7 g, depending on case and connectivity 42 mm: 29.3–34.4 g, depending on case and connectivity | 46 mm: 36.9–43.1 g, depending on case and connectivity 42 mm: 29.7–34.6 g, depending on case and connectivity | 45 mm: 38.8–51.5 g, depending on case and connectivity 41 mm: 31.9–42.3 g, depending on case and connectivity |
| Build materials | Aluminium or stainless-steel case, depending on configuration | Aluminium or titanium case, depending on configuration | Aluminium or titanium case, depending on configuration | Aluminium or stainless-steel case, depending on configuration; ceramic and sapphire-crystal back |
| Wrist size | 45 mm: 140–245 mm wrist 41 mm: 130–200 mm wrist | 46 mm: 140–245 mm wrist 42 mm: 130–200 mm wrist | 46 mm: 140–245 mm wrist 42 mm: 130–200 mm wrist | Not specified |
| Controls / buttons | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; touchscreen; Double Tap gesture | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; touchscreen | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; touchscreen | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; touchscreen |
Display
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED | Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED | Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED 46 mm: 1,220 mm² display area 42 mm: 989 mm² display area | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED 45 mm: 1,143 mm² display area 41 mm: 904 mm² display area |
| Screen resolution | 45 mm: 396 × 484 pixels 41 mm: 352 × 430 pixels | 46 mm: 416 × 496 pixels 42 mm: 374 × 446 pixels | 46 mm: 416 × 496 pixels 42 mm: 374 × 446 pixels | 45 mm: 396 × 484 pixels 41 mm: 352 × 430 pixels |
| Display protection | Ion-X front glass on aluminium models; sapphire front crystal on stainless-steel models | Ion-X front glass on aluminium models; sapphire front crystal on titanium models | Ion-X front glass on aluminium models; sapphire front crystal on titanium models | Ion-X front glass on aluminium models; sapphire front crystal on stainless-steel models |
| Display features | Always-On display; up to 2,000 nits; 1 nit minimum brightness; 326 ppi | Always-On display; wide-angle OLED; up to 2,000 nits; 1 nit minimum brightness; 326 ppi | Always-On display; wide-angle OLED; up to 2,000 nits; 1 nit minimum brightness; 326 ppi | Always-On display; up to 1,000 nits |
Performance & software
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple S9 SiP | Apple S10 SiP | Apple S10 SiP | Apple S8 SiP |
| CPU | 64-bit dual-core processor; 4-core Neural Engine | 64-bit dual-core processor; 4-core Neural Engine | 64-bit dual-core processor; 4-core Neural Engine | 64-bit dual-core processor |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | watchOS | watchOS | watchOS | watchOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network / cellular | GPS + Cellular models support LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | GPS + Cellular models support LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | GPS + Cellular models support LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region | GPS + Cellular models support LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models; carrier plan required | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models; carrier plan required | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models; carrier plan required | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models; carrier plan required |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | NFC with Apple Pay support | NFC with Apple Pay support | NFC with Apple Pay support | NFC with Apple Pay support |
| Positioning / GNSS | L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Apple U1 chip |
Audio & communication
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Speaker | Speaker | Speaker | Speaker |
| Microphone | Microphone | Microphone with voice isolation | Microphone with voice isolation | Microphone |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling through a paired iPhone; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models with an eligible plan | Bluetooth calling through a paired iPhone; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models with an eligible plan | Bluetooth calling through a paired iPhone; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models with an eligible plan | Bluetooth calling through a paired iPhone; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models with an eligible plan |
Sensors, health & fitness
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Electrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor | Electrical 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 | Electrical 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 | Blood oxygen sensor; electrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor |
| Health & wellness features | ECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking | ECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking | ECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking; mindfulness and medications apps | ECG app; Blood Oxygen app where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep app with sleep stages | Sleep tracking with sleep stages and sleep-apnoea notifications where available | Sleep tracking with sleep stages; sleep score; sleep apnea notifications where available | Sleep app with sleep stages |
| Sports / workout modes | Workout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection | Workout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection | Workout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection | Workout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection |
| Training & outdoor features | Pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack | Training load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack | Training load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack; depth and water-temperature metrics | Pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; fall detection; crash detection | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; fall detection; crash detection; check in | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; fall detection; crash detection; check in; siren | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; fall detection; crash detection |
| Diving / depth features | Not specified | Depth gauge and water-temperature sensor for recreational underwater activity to 6 m | Depth gauge and water-temperature sensor for recreational underwater activity to 6 m | Not specified |
Battery & durability
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours normal use; up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode | Up to 18 hours normal use; up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode | Up to 24 hours normal use; up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode | Up to 18 hours |
| Charging | USB-C magnetic fast-charging cable | Fast charging; about 8 hours of normal use from 15 minutes charge | Fast charging; about 8 hours of sleep tracking from 8 minutes charge | USB-C magnetic fast-charging cable |
| Water resistance | Water resistant to 50 m under ISO 22810:2010 | Water resistant to 50 m under ISO 22810:2010 | Water resistant to 50 m under ISO 22810:2010 | Water resistant to 50 m under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Durability / certifications | IP6X dust resistant | IP6X dust resistant | IP6X dust resistant | IP6X dust resistant |
Compatibility
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 11 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phone compatibility | Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 17 or later | Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18 or later | Requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later | Requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later at launch |
| Companion app | Apple Watch app and Apple Health | Apple Watch app and Apple Health | Apple Watch app and Apple Health | Apple Watch app and Apple Health |
| Colors | Aluminium: Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED Stainless steel: Gold, Silver, Graphite | Aluminium: Jet Black, Rose Gold, Silver Titanium: Natural, Gold, Slate | Aluminium: Jet Black, Rose Gold, Silver, Space Gray Titanium: Natural, Gold, Slate | Aluminium: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED Stainless steel: Graphite, Silver, Gold |
Specs
Apple Watch Series 9 specifications
Identity & design
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Model | Apple Watch Series 9 |
| Announced | September 2023 |
| Dimensions | 45 mm: 45 × 38 × 10.7 mm 41 mm: 41 × 35 × 10.7 mm |
| Weight | 45 mm: 38.7–51.5 g, depending on case and connectivity 41 mm: 31.9–42.3 g, depending on case and connectivity |
| Build materials | Aluminium or stainless-steel case, depending on configuration |
| Wrist size | 45 mm: 140–245 mm wrist 41 mm: 130–200 mm wrist |
| Controls / buttons | Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; touchscreen; Double Tap gesture |
Display
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 45 mm: 396 × 484 pixels 41 mm: 352 × 430 pixels |
| Display protection | Ion-X front glass on aluminium models; sapphire front crystal on stainless-steel models |
| Display features | Always-On display; up to 2,000 nits; 1 nit minimum brightness; 326 ppi |
Performance & software
| Processor | Apple S9 SiP |
|---|---|
| CPU | 64-bit dual-core processor; 4-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Operating system | watchOS |
Connectivity
| Network / cellular | GPS + Cellular models support LTE and UMTS; availability varies by carrier and region |
|---|---|
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on GPS + Cellular models; carrier plan required |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | NFC with Apple Pay support |
| Positioning / GNSS | L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
Audio & communication
| Speaker | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Microphone |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling through a paired iPhone; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models with an eligible plan |
Sensors, health & fitness
| Sensors | Electrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor |
|---|---|
| Health & wellness features | ECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep app with sleep stages |
| Sports / workout modes | Workout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection |
| Training & outdoor features | Pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS; international emergency calling; fall detection; crash detection |
Battery & durability
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours normal use; up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode |
|---|---|
| Charging | USB-C magnetic fast-charging cable |
| Water resistance | Water resistant to 50 m under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Durability / certifications | IP6X dust resistant |
Compatibility
| Phone compatibility | Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 17 or later |
|---|---|
| Companion app | Apple Watch app and Apple Health |
| Colors | Aluminium: Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED Stainless steel: Gold, Silver, Graphite |









