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Overview
Watch Series 9 and Watch SE 2, we can see that Watch Series 9 uses Apple S9, while Watch SE 2 uses Apple S8. Watch Series 9 has 1.9 inches screen size, while Watch SE 2 has 1.78 inches screen size. Watch Series 9 offers 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density), while Watch SE 2 offers 448 x 368 pixels (~326 ppi density). Watch Series 9 has Li-Ion 308 mAh battery, while Watch SE 2 has Li-Ion 296 mAh battery. Watch Series 9 leads on battery with roughly 12 more mAh on paper. Watch Series 9 has 42.3 g (41mm), 51.5 g (45mm) (1.48 oz) weight, while Watch SE 2 has 33 g (1.16 oz) weight. Watch SE 2 is the lighter option by approximately 9.3g. Watch Series 9 provides 64GB, while Watch SE 2 provides 32GB 1GB RAM. In summary: for a larger screen, choose Watch Series 9 (0.1" bigger); for extended battery life, Watch Series 9 is the better choice; if portability matters, Watch SE 2 is the lightest option. Refer to the detailed specifications table below for a complete side-by-side comparison of all features.
Specification Watch Series 9 Watch SE 2
network_cell Network GSM / HSPA / LTE GSM / HSPA / LTE
info_outline Announced 2023, September 12 2022, September 07
info_outline Status Available. Released 2023, September 22 Available. Released 2022, September 16
straighten Dimensions 45 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42 in) 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 in)
scale Weight 42.3 g (41mm), 51.5 g (45mm) (1.48 oz) 33 g (1.16 oz)
info_outline Build Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame Glass front, plastic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame
info_outline Sim eSIM eSIM
phone_iphone DisplayType Retina LTPO OLED, 2000 nits (peak) Retina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
phone_iphone DisplaySize 1.9 inches 1.78 inches
phone_iphone DisplayResolution 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density) 448 x 368 pixels (~326 ppi density)
phone_iphone DisplayProtection Sapphire crystal glass Ion-X strengthened glass
devices Os watchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 26.3 watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.3
developer_board Chipset Apple S9 Apple S8
info_outline Cpu Dual-core Dual-core
info_outline Gpu PowerVR PowerVR
info_outline InternalMemory 64GB 32GB 1GB RAM
camera_rear MainCamera No No
info_outline Wlan Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
info_outline Gps GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
nfc Nfc Yes Yes
usb Usb No No
sensors Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body) Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, compass
battery_full Battery Li-Ion 308 mAh Li-Ion 296 mAh
palette Colors Graphite, Silver, Gold, Red Midnight, Starlight, Silver
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