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Apple Watch Series 9 Specifications

Complete Apple Watch Series 9 technical specifications · Released 2023 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: S9 SiP with 64‑bit dual‑core processor; 4‑core Neural Engine; 64GB capacity Display: Always‑On Retina LTPO OLED display; Edge‑to‑edge display; Ion‑X front glass (aluminum cas…
Display
Always‑On Retina LTPO OLED display; Edge‑to‑edge display; Ion‑X front glass (aluminum cases); Sapphire front …
Chip
S9 SiP with 64‑bit dual‑core processor; 4‑core Neural Engine; 64GB capacity
Storage / Colors
64GB · Aluminum case, Pink, Midnight, Starlight
Weight / OS
38.7 g · watchOS

Apple Watch Series 9 technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple Watch Series 9, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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Size and Weight

  • 45mm
  • Height: 45mm
  • Width: 38mm
  • Depth: 10.7mm
  • Weight (aluminum, GPS): 38.7 grams
  • Weight (aluminum, GPS + Cellular): 39.0 grams
  • Weight (stainless steel): 51.5 grams
  • Fits 140–245mm wrists
  • 41mm
  • Height: 41mm
  • Width: 35mm
  • Weight (aluminum, GPS): 31.9 grams
  • Weight (aluminum, GPS + Cellular): 32.1 grams
  • Weight (stainless steel): 42.3 grams
  • Fits 130–200mm wrists

Display

  • Always‑On Retina LTPO OLED display
  • Edge‑to‑edge display
  • Ion‑X front glass (aluminum cases)
  • Sapphire front crystal (stainless steel cases)
  • Up to 2000 nits maximum brightness
  • 1 nit minimum brightness
  • 326 pixels per inch

Chip

  • S9 SiP with 64‑bit dual‑core processor
  • 4‑core Neural Engine
  • 64GB capacity

iSensors

  • Electrical heart sensor
  • Third‑generation optical heart sensor
  • Temperature sensing1
  • Compass
  • Always‑on altimeter
  • High‑g accelerometer
  • High dynamic range gyroscope
  • Ambient light sensor

iOperating System

  • watchOS
  • watchOS is the world’s most advanced wearable operating system, with apps and features designed to keep you active, healthy, safe, and connected.
  • Learn more about watchOSApple Watch User Guide

iAccessibility

  • Built‑in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.
  • Learn more about Accessibility
  • Features Include:
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • On/Off Labels
  • Reduce Transparency
  • Increase Contrast
  • Color Filters
  • Text Size
  • Bold Text
  • Reduce Motion
  • Hourly Chimes
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Button Click Speed
  • Touch Accommodations
  • Auto-Answer Calls
  • Type to Siri
  • RTT Support
  • Audio Volume Balance
  • Auto Transcription
  • Live Speech
  • Accessibility Shortcut
  • Mono Audio
  • Taptic Time
  • Personal Voice

iEnvironmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating storage temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: 0 feet to 10,000 feet (0m to 3000m)

iIn the Box

  • Apple Watch Series 9
  • Band
  • Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (1m)

iApple Watch Series 9 and the Environment

  • 30% recycled or renewable content15
  • 100% of manufacturing electricity sourced from clean electricity16
  • 50% or more shipped without airplanes17
  • 78% emissions reduction against baseline18
  • 8.1 kg CO2e total remaining emissions covered by high-quality carbon credits19
  • 100% recycled aluminum in the case
  • 100% recycled cobalt in the battery20
  • 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 100% recycled tungsten and copper wire in the Taptic Engine
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • 100% recycled copper foil in the main logic board
  • 26% renewable plastic in the speaker
  • 100% fiber-based packaging21
  • 47% recycled content in fiber packaging
  • 100% of manufacturing electricity for carbon neutral Apple Watch Series 9 with aluminum case and Sport Loop is sourced from clean electricity
  • 100% of expected customer energy use matched with clean electricity22
  • Meets California Energy Commission’s energy efficiency standards for battery charger systems23
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free
  • Meets European REACH regulation on nickel

iCompatibility

  • iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later

Connectivity

  • L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo, and BeiDou
  • LTE and UMTS11
  • Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Second‑generation Ultra Wideband chip12
  • Apple Pay
  • GymKit
  • Supports Apple Watch For Your Kids13

iControls

  • Digital Crown with haptic feedback
  • Side button
  • Double tap gesture
  • Siri with on‑device processing

iDurability

  • Water resistance 50m (swimproof)9
  • Dust resistance IP6X10

iHardware and Buttons

  • Digital Crown
  • Microphone
  • Side button
  • Electrical heart sensor
  • Speaker/air vent
  • Optical heart sensor

iHealth and Wellness

  • ECG app2
  • Cycle Tracking app with retrospective ovulation estimates3
  • Heart Rate app
  • High and low heart rate notifications
  • Irregular rhythm notifications4
  • Medications app
  • Mindfulness app
  • Noise app
  • Sleep app including sleep stages

iMaterial and Finish

  • Aluminum case
  • Pink
  • Midnight
  • Starlight
  • Silver
  • (PRODUCT)RED
  • Stainless steel case
  • Gold
  • Graphite

Power and Battery Life

  • All‑day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use5
  • Up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode5
  • Built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
  • Fast‑charge capable6
  • Up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes6
  • Learn more about Power and Battery Life

iSafety

  • Emergency SOS7
  • International emergency calling8
  • Crash Detection7
  • Fall Detection

iWorkouts and Activity

  • Running
  • Custom interval workouts
  • Customizable Workout Views
  • Heart Rate Zones
  • Race Route
  • Stride length, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation
  • Automatic track detection
  • Multisport workout
  • Hiking
  • Bearing, incline, elevation, and coordinates
  • Custom waypoints
  • Automatically generated waypoints to cellular connectivity
  • Backtrack GPS data
  • Topographic maps for over 1000 national and regional parks (U.S. only)
  • Cycling
  • Average speed, elevation gained, and distance
  • Connection to cycling accessories via Bluetooth
  • Functional Threshold Power
  • Power Zones
  • Cadence
  • Live Activity on iPhone
  • Swimming
  • Pool swim or open water swim
  • Splits and auto sets
  • SWOLF score
  • Automatic stroke detection
  • Kickboard
  • Average pace, total distance, and laps
  • More Workouts
  • Walk
  • Elliptical
  • Rower
  • Stair Stepper
  • HIIT
  • Yoga
  • Functional Strength Training
  • Dance
  • Cooldown
  • Core Training
  • Pilates
  • Tai Chi
  • Wheelchair
  • Kickboxing
  • Multisport
  • Other

Apple Watch Series 9 FAQ

What year was Apple Watch Series 9 released?

Apple Watch Series 9 was released in 2023.

What is the display size of Apple Watch Series 9?

Apple Watch Series 9 has Always‑On Retina LTPO OLED display; Edge‑to‑edge display; Ion‑X front glass (aluminum cas….

What chip does Apple Watch Series 9 use?

Apple Watch Series 9 uses S9 SiP with 64‑bit dual‑core processor; 4‑core Neural Engine; 64GB capacity.

What storage capacities are available for Apple Watch Series 9?

Available storage capacities include 64GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple Watch Series 9?

Known model numbers include A2515, A2305.