The rumors are the Apple Watch 10 will be an improvement.
When the next Apple Watch comes out, as we’re expecting it to during Apple’s upcoming reveal event on September 9, many people will want to buy one straight away. But should you upgrade to the latest model, or wait? That’s the question.
The rumor mill suggests there are two possible names for the next generation of the best Apple Watch. You might assume it will be the Apple Watch Series 10. And you may well be right. But it may also be called the Apple Watch Series X — a reference to the Roman numeral for ten. That was used for the iPhone’s 10th anniversary in 2017, with the release of the iPhone X.
That 10-year milestone doesn’t come around for the Apple Watch until 2025. But given we already had the Apple Watch Series 9 last year, if Apple is to pull this trick again, now is the time to do so. But even if the naming convention drastically changes, what will actually be different, and if you’re considering buying a Series 9, is it worth waiting for the upgrade?
The iPhone X brought with it the most drastic design rework the series had seen to date. While the Watch Series 10 (or Series X) seems unlikely to manage the same feat, there may be a significant design rework and major new features on the cards. Let’s dive in and see what the rumors say. Apple Watch Series 10 vs Series 9: Price and release date
The Apple Watch Series 9 was announced in September 2023. Its successor the Series 10 is expected in September 2024. This is an annual upgrade cycle, and has been since the second version from 2016.
We don’t think a change in pricing is likely this year, based on early reports from Apple Insider. That means a starting cost of $399/£399 to $429/£429. Apple Watch Series 10 vs Series 9: Design
Although significant outer changes are expected in the Apple Watch Series 10, they represent a continuation of the design trend we’ve seen in the last few generations. Screen borders have become slimmer to allow for a larger display, but with the Apple Watch Series 9 screen bezel already perilously slim, the next generation is expected to have a larger casing to accommodate.
The current 41mm model may become the 45mm Apple Watch Series 10, according to rumor, while some also expect Apple to release a “standard” Apple Watch with the same 49mm casing size as the Apple Watch Ultra series.
And because the Watch 10 will likely have a less built-up casing than the Ultra series, without a raised bezel, this model’s display could be the largest of the entire wider Watch family.
To compensate for these larger casings, Apple is also expected to slim them down a bit. Will it be thinner for us to really notice outside of a direct comparison? That we don’t know. However, it does make sense for Apple to be able to thin out a watch that is getting a somewhat larger footprint. Apple Watch Series 9 vs Series 10: Display
Leaked codenames suggest the Apple Watch Series 10 will come in two sizes.
