Apple Watch Series 9 45mm vs Apple Watch Series 8 Stainless Steel 45 mm
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General
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model Name | Watch Series 9 | |
| Series | Series 8 | |
| Sim | Yes, eSim | |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Smartwatch, Charging Cable, Warranty Documents | Smartwatch (GPS and Cellular 45mm), User Manual, Charger |
Design and Body
| Weight | 51.5 g | |
| Material | Aluminium | Stainless Steel |
| Shape | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | WR50, IP6X | WR50 |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color OLED | Color LTPO OLED |
| Touch | Yes, Multi Touch | Yes |
| Size | 1.77 inches | 1.77 inches |
| Resolution | 396 x 484 pixels | 396 x 484 pixels |
| PPI | 326 ppi | 353 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |
| Always On Display | Yes | |
| Features | Crack Resistant, Always-On Retina LTPO OLED Display, Up to 2000 nits Brightness, Ion-X Glass Display | 1000 nits Brightness |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Yes |
| Voice Calling | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes, 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gesture Control | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | In-built Siri Support, Crash Detection, Blood Glucose Level Monitoring, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, Fall Detection, Dust Resistant IP6X Certification, Speaker, Microphone, W3 Wireless Chip, Find my Phone, Double Tap Gesture to receive and end the call | Crash Detection, Blood Glucose Level Monitoring, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, Fall Detection, Dust Resistant IP6X Certification, Speaker, Microphone, W3 Wireless Chip |
Technical
| OS | WatchOS 10 | Watch OS |
| Compatible OS | iPhone 7 or Later with iOS 16 or Later | iPhone 6s or Later with iOS 15 or Later |
| CPU | S9 SiP | S8 SiP with 64-bit |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR |
Multimedia
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Backup | 18 hours | |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 1.5 days |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | No |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Calorie Count, Step Count, Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, Compass, VO2max, Respiratory Rate, Temperature Sensing, ECG, Emergency SOS | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, ECG, Emergency SOS |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturer Warranty |
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