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Parts
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Models
41 mm Cell China Model A2857, 41 mm Cell Global Model A2773, 41 mm Cell North America Model A2772, 41 mm GPS Only Model A2770, 45 mm Cell China Model A2858, 45 mm Cell Global Model A2775, 45 mm Cell North America Model A2774, 45 mm GPS Only Model A2771
Background
The Apple Watch Series 8 is Apple’s 8th generation smartwatch. It was announced together with the Apple Watch Ultra on September 7, 2022 and was released on September 16, 2022
Like other Apple Watches, both GPS-only and GPS + Cellular models are available. And just like its predecessor it comes in two different size options—41 and 45 mm. The series 8 runs on an Apple S8 dual-core chipset and watchOS 9.0. Besides that it offers a newly introduced temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy).
Identification
The Apple Watch Series 8 comes in two materials—aluminum and stainless steel—and various finishes—midnight, starlight, (Product) Red, graphite, silver, gold. The titanium finish in the 2022 line up was reserved for the Watch Ultra. Despite the choice of material the watch body of the Watch 8 looks just like the Watch 7.
Specifications
Sizes: 41 mm or 45 mm
Display:
- Always-on LTPO OLED Retina display
- 1000 nits brightness
- 396 by 484 pixels (45 mm), 352 by 430 pixels (41 mm)
Processor: Apple S8 System in Package (SiP) with 64-bit dual-core processor and PowerVR, W3, U1
Battery: 308 mAh (45 mm)
Operating System: WatchOS
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body)
Wireless Connectivity:
- LTE and UMTS in cellular models
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
Compatibility: Requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later
Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine
Miscellaneous Features:
- Water-resistant and swim-proof up to 50 meters (WR50)
- Certified IP6X dust resistance
- GymKit
- Apple Pay and Siri
- Qi wireless charging