Apple Watch Comparison – Series 8 and Ultra

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GPS

Not Applicable

GPS

Not Applicable

GPS + Cellular

GPS + Cellular

Finish

Not Applicable

Titanium

Not Applicable

Titanium

Aluminum

Aluminum

Not Applicable

Aluminum

Not Applicable

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Not Applicable

Stainless steel

Not Applicable

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45mm or 41mm case size

49mm case size

45mm or 41mm case size

49mm case size>

Carbon-neutral combinations

Carbon-neutral combinations available->

Carbon-neutral combinations available

Not Applicable

Display

Always-On Retina display

Up to 2000 nits

Always-On Retina display

Up to 3000 nits

Always-On Retina display

Up to 1000 nits

Always-On Retina display

Up to 2000 nits

Chip

S9 SiP

Double tap gesture Refer to legal disclaimers

Faster on-device Siri Refer to legal disclaimers

Precision Finding for iPhone Refer to legal disclaimers

S9 SiP

Double tap gesture Refer to legal disclaimers

Faster on-device Siri Refer to legal disclaimers

Precision Finding for iPhone Refer to legal disclaimers

S8 SiP

Not Applicable

Siri

Find iPhone

S8 SiP

Not Applicable

Siri

Find iPhone

Blood oxygen

Blood Oxygen appRefer to legal disclaimers

ECG appRefer to legal disclaimers

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notifications Refer to legal disclaimers

Low cardio fitness notifications

Blood Oxygen appRefer to legal disclaimers

ECG appRefer to legal disclaimers

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notifications Refer to legal disclaimers

Low cardio fitness notifications

Blood Oxygen appRefer to legal disclaimers

ECG appRefer to legal disclaimers

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notifications Refer to legal disclaimers

Low cardio fitness notifications

Blood Oxygen appRefer to legal disclaimers

ECG appRefer to legal disclaimers

High and low heart rate notifications

Irregular rhythm notifications Refer to legal disclaimers

Low cardio fitness notifications

Temperature sensing

Temperature sensing Refer to legal disclaimers

Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates Refer to legal disclaimers

Temperature sensing Refer to legal disclaimers

Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates Refer to legal disclaimers

Temperature sensing Refer to legal disclaimers

Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates Refer to legal disclaimers

Temperature sensing Refer to legal disclaimers

Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates Refer to legal disclaimers

Emergency SOS

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers

Fall Detection and Crash Detection Refer to legal disclaimers

Not Applicable

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers

Fall Detection and Crash Detection Refer to legal disclaimers

Siren

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers

Fall Detection and Crash Detection Refer to legal disclaimers

Not Applicable

Emergency SOSRefer to legal disclaimers

International emergency callingRefer to legal disclaimers

Fall Detection and Crash Detection Refer to legal disclaimers

Siren

Water resistance

50m

Water-resistantRefer to legal disclaimers

Swimproof

Not Applicable

100m

Water-resistantRefer to legal disclaimers

Swimproof

High-speed water sports

Recreational dive to 40m

50m

Water-resistantRefer to legal disclaimers

Swimproof

Not Applicable

100m

Water-resistantRefer to legal disclaimers

Swimproof

High-speed water sports

Recreational dive to 40m

Available Cellular Connectivity

GPS

Available cellular connectivityRefer to legal disclaimers

Supports Family SetupRefer to legal disclaimers (GPS + Cellular models)

Connect family members who don’t have an iPhone

Precision dual-frequency GPS

Cellular connectivityRefer to legal disclaimers

Supports Family SetupRefer to legal disclaimers (GPS + Cellular model)

Connect family members who don’t have an iPhone

GPS

Available cellular connectivityRefer to legal disclaimers

Supports Family SetupRefer to legal disclaimers (GPS + Cellular models)

Connect family members who don’t have an iPhone

Precision dual-frequency GPS

Cellular connectivityRefer to legal disclaimers

Supports Family SetupRefer to legal disclaimers (GPS + Cellular model)

Connect family members who don’t have an iPhone

Battery

Up to 18 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers

Low Power Mode,
up to 36 hours

Fast charging Refer to legal disclaimers

Up to 36 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers

Low Power Mode,
up to 72 hours

Fast charging Refer to legal disclaimers

Up to 18 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers

Low Power Mode,
up to 36 hours

Fast charging Refer to legal disclaimers

Up to 36 hoursRefer to legal disclaimers

Low Power Mode,
up to 60 hours

Fast charging Refer to legal disclaimers

Legal Disclaimers

Carbon-neutral: Learn more at apple.com/ca/2030.
Gesture: Available late 2023. Requires Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2.
On-device Siri: Available for on-device requests.
Precision Finding for iPhone: Requires an iPhone and Apple Watch with second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
Blood Oxygen app: Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.
ECG: Available for on-device requests.
IRN (irregular rhythm notification): Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Temperature Sensing: The temperature sensing feature is not intended for medical use.
Cycle Tracking: Cycle Tracking app should not be used for birth control or to diagnose a health condition.
Emergency SOS + Crash Detection: Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone.
International Emergency Calling: Requires Apple Watch Series 7, SE, Ultra or later. For a list of supported countries and regions, see apple.com/ca/watchos/feature-availability.
Water and Dust Resistance: Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 9 have a water-resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 9 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing or other activities involving high‑velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a water-resistance rating of 100 metres under ISO standard 22810 and may be used for high-speed water sports and recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 metres. Should not be used for diving below 40m. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-ca/HT205000. Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra are also rated IP6X dust-resistant.
Cellular and Wireless: Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/ca/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en-ca/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
Family Setup: Not all features will be available if the Apple Watch is set up through Family Setup. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/ca/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.
Power and Battery: Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/ca/batteries for more information.
Fast Charging: Fast charging is compatible with Apple Watch Series 7 or later, including all Ultra models. It is not compatible with any Apple Watch SE model.
Bands: Bands are subject to availability.
Compatibility: Apple Watch requires iPhone Xs or later with the latest iOS version.
Feature Availability: Features subject to change. Some features, applications and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. See apple.com/ca/watchos/feature-availability for complete list.