Compare Apple Watch Series 10 Vs Apple Watch Series 9 Vs Apple Watch Series 8
Compare Apple Watch Series 10 Vs Apple Watch Series 9 Vs Apple Watch Series 8 |
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| Brand | Apple | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Watch Series 10 | Watch Series 9 | Watch Series 8 |
| Dial Shape | Rectangle | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| Strap Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size (45 mm) | 45 mm x 38 mm x 10.7 mm | 46 mm x 39 mm x 9.7 mm | 45 mm x 38 mm x 10.7 mm |
| Size (41 mm) | 41 mm x 35 mm x 10.7 mm | 41 mm x 35 mm x 10.7 mm | 41 mm x 35 mm x 10.7 mm |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interchangeable Strap | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ideal For | Men | Men | Men |
| Women | Women | Women | |
| Water Resistance Depth | 50 meters | 50 meters | 50 meters |
| Usage | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness |
| Health | Health | Health | |
| Smartwatch | Smartwatch | Smartwatch | |
| Weight (g) | 38.8g (Aluminium, GPS) | 36.4g (Aluminium, GPS) | 38.8g (Aluminium, GPS) |
| 39.0g (Aluminium, GPS + Cellular) | 35.3g (Aluminium, GPS + Cellular) | 39.1g (Aluminium, GPS + Cellular) | |
| 51.5g (Stainless Steel) | 41.7g (Titanium) | 51.5g (Stainless Steel) | |
| Sweat resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Compare Apple Watch Series 10 Vs Apple Watch Series 9 Vs Apple Watch Series 8 Product Details |
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| Compatible Device | iPhone 6s or later with iOS 15 or later | iPhone 7 or later with iOS 16 or later | iPhone Xs or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) with iOS 18 or later |
| Notification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notification Type | Haptic | Haptic | Haptic |
| Visual | Visual | Visual | |
| Chip | S10 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor | S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor | S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor |
| W3 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip | W3 Apple wireless chip | |
| Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | First-generation Ultra Wideband chip | |
| 4-core Neural Engine | 4-core Neural Engine | – | |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 18 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery – Low Power Mode | Up to 36 hours | Up to 36 hours | – |
| Fast charging | 0–80% in 30 minutes | 0–80% in 45 minutes | 0–80% in 45 minutes |
| Battery power | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Charger Type | Magnetic Charger | Magnetic Charger | Magnetic Charger |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Capacity | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB |
Compare Apple Watch Series 10 Vs Apple Watch Series 9 Vs Apple Watch Series 8 Connectivity Features |
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| Call Function | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 802.11n | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 802.11n | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| USB | No | No | No |
| Messaging Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Call control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Music playback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Microphone with voice isolation | Yes | Yes |
Compare Apple Watch Series 10 Vs Apple Watch Series 9 Vs Apple Watch Series 8 Display Features |
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| Display Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO3 OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Display Size | 1.77 inches | 1.77 inches | 1.53 inches |
| Brightness | Up to 2,000 nits | Up to 2,000 nits | Up to 2,000 nits |
| Brightness Comparison | Up to 40% brighter when viewed at an angle | – | – |
| Display Resolution | 484 x 396 pixels | 396 x 484 pixels | 374 x 446 pixels |
| PPI | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Gorilla Glass | No | No | No |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Compare Apple Watch Series 10 Vs Apple Watch Series 9 Vs Apple Watch Series 8 Fitness And Watch Features |
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| ECG App | Yes | ||
| Step Count | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes, 3rd-gen Optical Heart Sensor |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chronograph | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Date & Time Display | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Buttons | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Calorie Count | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | No | No | No |
| Nightly wrist temperature tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-generation optical heart sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Noise monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Detection & Crash Detection | Yes | ||
| Other Fitness Features | ECG | ECG | ECG |
| Blood Oxygen | Blood Oxygen | Blood Oxygen | |
| Sleep Tracking | Sleep Tracking | Sleep Tracking | |
| Cycle Tracking | Cycle Tracking | Cycle Tracking | |
| Temperature Sensor | Temperature Sensor | Temperature Sensor | |
FAQs: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Series 8
General Features:
Q1: What are the available sizes for the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, and Series 8?
- Answer: All three models are available in 45mm and 41mm sizes. However, the 45mm dimensions slightly differ, with the Series 10 and Series 8 measuring 45mm x 38mm x 10.7mm, while the Series 9 is 46mm x 39mm x 9.7mm.
Q2: Are all the watches water-resistant?
- Answer: Yes, the Series 10, Series 9, and Series 8 are water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Q3: What materials are used for the straps?
- Answer: All three watches feature aluminum straps.
Display and Visuals:
Q4: How does the display of the Series 10 compare to Series 9 and Series 8?
- Answer: The Series 10 and Series 9 feature a 1.77-inch LTPO OLED display with up to 2,000 nits of brightness, while the Series 8 has a slightly smaller 1.53-inch display. Both the Series 10 and 9 are 40% brighter when viewed at an angle compared to the Series 8.
Q5: Is Always-On Display available in all models?
- Answer: Yes, the Always-On Display feature is present in all three models: Series 10, Series 9, and Series 8.
Q6: What are the display resolutions?
- Answer: The Series 10 and Series 9 have a resolution of 484 x 396 pixels, while the Series 8 has a slightly lower resolution of 374 x 446 pixels.
Performance and Battery:
Q7: What chips power these watches?
- Answer:
- The Series 10 is powered by the S10 SiP with a 64-bit dual-core processor and a 4-core Neural Engine.
- The Series 9 features the S9 SiP with the same processor and Neural Engine.
- The Series 8 uses the S8 SiP with no Neural Engine and a first-generation Ultra Wideband chip, while Series 9 and 10 have the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
Q8: How long do the batteries last, and do they support fast charging?
- Answer: All three watches have a battery life of up to 18 hours. In Low Power Mode, both the Series 10 and Series 9 last up to 36 hours, while the Series 8 does not support Low Power Mode. The Series 10 charges faster, going from 0–80% in 30 minutes, while both the Series 9 and Series 8 take 45 minutes.
Q9: What are the storage capacities?
- Answer: The Series 10 and Series 9 both have 64GB of storage, while the Series 8 offers 32GB.
Connectivity:
Q10: Do all the watches support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Answer: Yes, all three watches—Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, and Series 8—support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. However, the Series 10 has Bluetooth 5.0, while the Series 9 and Series 8 support Bluetooth 5.3. All models come with Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
Q11: Do these watches support NFC for Apple Pay?
- Answer: The Series 9 and Series 8 support NFC, allowing for Apple Pay
Health and Fitness Features:
Q12: Do these watches offer ECG monitoring?
- Answer: Yes, all three models—Series 10, Series 9, and Series 8—come with an ECG app for heart health monitoring.
Q13: What other health-tracking features are included?
- Answer: All three models offer step count, heart rate monitoring, calorie counting, and advanced features like blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, cycle tracking, and nightly wrist temperature tracking.
Q14: Does each model support fall and crash detection?
- Answer: The Series 10 and Series 9 feature both Fall Detection and Crash Detection, while the Series 8 only supports Fall Detection.
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