Apple Watch Series 9 Specifications
Apple Watch Series 9 (45MM) launched in September 2023, brings tons of features and functions. The Apple Watch Series 9 has 4G network connectivity and equips a 1.9-inch Retina LTPO OLED display with 2000 nits brightness support. Also, the smartwatch has Sapphire crystal glass protection, 50m water resistance, ECG certified, and IP6X coating. The Watch Series 9 runs on the watchOS 10 operating system without custom UI support.
The watch is powered by the Apple S9 chipset, which has a dual-core CPU and a PowerVR GPU. The device has a heart rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor, an accelerometer, a barometer, VO2max, a body temperature sensor, Natural language commands and dictation, and a gyroscope. Also, the smartphone has ultra-wideband 2 (UMB) support. You can pick the smartwatch in Graphite, Gold, and Silver color options. The smartphone offers a Li-Ion 308 mAh battery with wireless charging support and comes with a price of $500 (Rs 41,900 in India) approx.
The Apple Watch Series 9 comes in two different models: 45mm and 41mm. These two smartwatches have mostly the same specs, but they differ in weight, display size, and battery life.
The Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum is another variant of the latest smartwatch from Apple. It is available in four different sizes, two of which support LTE and two of which do not have network support. The main differences between the Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum series are network support, display size, and battery life and the rest of the features are the same.
Below, you can see a side-by-side comparison of the Apple Watch Series 9 45mm and the Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum 45mm, this will help you choose the right model according to your needs and budget.
| Specifications | Apple Watch Series 9 (45MM) | Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | Same |
| Announced | September 2023 | Same |
| SIM | eSIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42 inches | Same |
| Weight | 51.5 g | 39 g |
| Size | 1.9 inches | Same |
| Display | Retina LTPO OLED Always-on display 2000 nits brightness ~326 PPI density Always-on display | Same |
| Protection/Others | Sapphire crystal glass IP6X certified 50m water resistant ECG certified (region-dependent SW application HW available on all models) | Ion-X strengthened glass IP6X certified 50m water resistant ECG certified (region-dependent SW application HW available on all models) |
| Resolution | 484 x 396 pixels | Same |
| OS | watchOS 10 | Same |
| Chipset | Apple S9 | Same |
| CPU | Dual-core | Same |
| GPU | PowerVR | Same |
| Card slot | No | Same |
| RAM | N/A | Same |
| Internal | 64GB | Same |
| Camera | No | Same |
| Selfie | No | Same |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Same |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band | Same |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Same |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Same |
| NFC | Yes | Same |
| Infrared port | No | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | No | Same |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max temperature (body) Temperature sensing (0.01Ëš accuracy) Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support | Same |
| Battery | Li-Ion 308 mAh Wireless charging | Same |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver, Gold | Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Pink, Red |
| Expected Price | $500 (Rs 41,900 in India) approx. | $429 (Rs 35,660 in India) approx |
Apple Watch Series 9 Pros and Cons
Based on the above specs, you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Apple Watch Series 9 smartwatch.
Pros
- 4G and eSIM connectivity support.
- Comes with an IP6X coating.
- Retina LTPO OLED display is offered with Sapphire crystal glass protection.
- 2000 nits high brightness rating.
- NFC-enabled smartwatch.
- Decent battery capacity.
- Comes with wireless charging support.
- Speaker support for music and calls.
- Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support.
- Body temperature sensor support.
- Comes with 64GB of internal storage.
- Gesture control features.
Cons
- Pricing is on the higher end.
- Multiple sizes with almost similar specs.
- Look similar design like the previous Apple watch.
- Without RAM support.
