The Apple Watch 10 was just announced, but is it worth skipping the Watch 9 for it? We break down the features of the Apple Watch 9 and the Watch Series 8 to help you decide the best fit.
So, is it worth upgrading from your Apple Watch Series 8? Let’s take a look at the main differences.
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 9
Display
41mm or 45mm Retina
41mm or 45mm Retina
Display brightness
Up to 1,000 nits
Up to 2,000 nits
Processor
Apple Silicon S8
Apple Silicon S9
Storage 32GB 32GB
Battery 18 hours 18 hours
Dust/water resistance WR50, IP6X WR50, IP6X
Connectivity 5G LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5G LTE, GPS
Price $429 $399 for GPS, $499 for GPS and LTE
The Apple Watch has a tiny display and buttons, which can be a pain to navigate and operate — especially if you have fine motor skills issues.
With the one-handed gesture, you’ll be able to perform tasks that you assign to the digital crown and action button, such as launching apps, answering calls, or snoozing your alarm.
