The price difference is small. What does the Series 10 give you for it?
Short answer
Series 10 46 mm - S10 chip, bigger screen, thinner (9.7 mm) and lighter case. Series 9 45 mm - slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 9 45mm GPS | Apple Watch Series 10 46mm GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED, 396×484 | OLED, 416×496 |
| Chip | Apple S9 | Apple S10 |
| Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 18 h | up to 18 h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 50 m / IP6X | 50 m / IP6X |
| OS | watchOS 10 | watchOS 11 |
| Compatibility | iPhone XS / iOS 17 | iPhone XS / iOS 18 |
| Dimensions, weight | 45×38×10.7 mm, 38.7 g | 46×39×9.7 mm, 36.4 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Apple S9 vs S10. Both are fast, the S10 is newer.
Display and case
396×484 vs 416×496; 10.7 mm and 38.7 g vs 9.7 mm and 36.4 g.
What's the same
64 GB, up to 18 h, SpO2, temperature, 50 m and IP6X.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For a small extra - Series 10 46 mm.
- Minimum budget - Series 9 45 mm.
FAQ
Is battery life the same?
Yes, up to 18 h.
Is there SpO2?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Series 9.