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Background
The Apple Watch Series 9 is Apple’s 9th generation smartwatch. It was announced together with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on September 12, 2023 and was released on September 22, 2023.
Like other Apple Watches, both GPS-only and GPS + Cellular models are available. And just like recent predecessors, it comes in two different size options—41 and 45 mm. The Series 9 runs on an Apple S9 dual-core SiP and ships with watchOS 10. Apple marketed a new "double tap" gesture, a brighter 2000 nits display, and Precision Finding—all courtesy of the improved S9 processor.
Notably, customers can choose a carbon-neutral option (aluminum case + Sport Loop) for this year's Apple Watches, representing a significant milestone towards Apple's wholly carbon-neutral-by-2030 goal.
Identification
The Apple Watch Series 9 can be identified by the model number printed in the watch band groove.
41 mm model numbers:
- A2978 (GPS)
- A2982 (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific) and A2983 (China mainland)
- GPS + Cellular Aluminum
- GPS + Cellular Stainless Steel
- Hermès GPS + Cellular
45 mm model numbers:
- A2980 (GPS)
- A2984 (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific) and A2985 (China mainland)
- GPS + Cellular Aluminum
- GPS + Cellular Stainless Steel
- Hermès GPS + Cellular
The Apple Watch Series 9 comes in two materials—aluminum and stainless steel—and various finishes—midnight, starlight, silver, (Product) Red, and pink. A titanium finish, like in 2022's Series 8, was reserved for the newly refreshed Apple Watch Ultra 2. Despite some new color choices, the watch body of the Apple Watch Series 9 looks just like the Series 8 and Series 7.
Specifications
Sizes: 41 mm or 45 mm
Display:
- Always-on LTPO OLED Retina display
- 1-2000 nits brightness
- 396 by 484 pixels (45 mm), 352 by 430 pixels (41 mm)
Processor: Apple S9 System in Package (SiP) with 64-bit dual-core processor, with W3, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
Battery: Up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 36 hours in low power mode
Operating System: WatchOS 10
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 4 802.11n
- Bluetooth 5.3
Compatibility: Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 17 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
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