Apple launched its latest Watch series earlier this week. The tech giant introduced Apple Watch Series 8 along with its first-ever rugged smartwatch Apple Watch Ultra and the affordable Apple Watch SE. Successor to last year’s Watch Series 7, Watch Series 8 packs S8 chipset and comes with Apple’s new crash detection feature. The new Apple smartwatch brings enhanced cycle tracking and adds a new set of temperature sensors. It also brings a low power mode which promises to increase the battery life of the wearable.
The smartwatch comes in two sizes — 45mm and 41mm. The dust-resistant and swim proof smartwatch can also measure your oxygen level, track heart rate and take an ECG.
The new Apple smartwatch comes with a starting price tag of Rs 45,900. While the last year launched Apple Watch Series 7 comes with a starting price tag of Rs 41,900. Both the smartwatches pack a lot of things in common and some differences. So, if you are planning to purchase an Apple Watch then take a look at this complete spec comparison. Here’s how the two smartwatches compare on specifications front, what buyers will get by paying Rs 4,000 extra.
The smartwatch comes in two sizes — 45mm and 41mm. The dust-resistant and swim proof smartwatch can also measure your oxygen level, track heart rate and take an ECG.
The new Apple smartwatch comes with a starting price tag of Rs 45,900. While the last year launched Apple Watch Series 7 comes with a starting price tag of Rs 41,900. Both the smartwatches pack a lot of things in common and some differences. So, if you are planning to purchase an Apple Watch then take a look at this complete spec comparison. Here’s how the two smartwatches compare on specifications front, what buyers will get by paying Rs 4,000 extra.
Specifications | Apple Watch Series 8 | Apple Watch Series 7 |
Display | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display |
Processor | S8 with 64-bit dual-core processor | S7 with 64-bit dual-core processor |
Operating system | WatchOS 9 | WatchOS 9 |
Case sizes | 41mm, 45mm | 41mm, 45mm |
Temperature sensor | Yes | No |
Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
ECG app | Yes | Yes |
Fall detection | Yes | Yes |
SpO2 app | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate sensor | Yes | Yes |
Crash detection | Yes | No |
Low Power mode | Yes | Will get with future update |
Night mode | No | No |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Dust resistance | IP6X-rated | IP6X-rated |
Water resistance | Water resistant up to 50 meters | Water resistant up to 50 meters |
Battery life | Rs 45,900 | Rs 41,900 |
Price | up to 18 hours | up to 18 hours |