Apple Watch SE · 2023
Apple Watch Series 9 Technical specifications
Apple Watch Series 9 was introduced by Apple in 2023. It has the S9 SiP with 64‑bit dual‑core processor chip. Storage options: 64GB. Colors: Aluminum case, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Stainless steel case, Gold, Graphite. Weight: 38.7 g.
- ChipS9 SiP with 64‑bit du…
- Batteryup to 18 h
- Storage64GB
- Weight38.7 g
- Aluminum case
- Pink
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Silver
- (PRODUCT)RED
- Stainless steel case
- Gold
- Graphite
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Apple Watch Series 9: key specifications
| Released | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Display | Edge‑to‑edge |
| Chip | S9 SiP with 64‑bit dual‑core processor · 4-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery | up to 18 h |
| Weight | 38.7 g |
| Connectivity | LTE · Wi-Fi 4 · Bluetooth 5.3 · UWB |
| Operating System | watchOS |
| Model Numbers | A2515, A2305 |
Models, storage and colors
Model Numbers
- A2515
- A2305
Storage
- 64GB
Colors
- Aluminum case
- Pink
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Silver
- (PRODUCT)RED
- Stainless steel case
- Gold
- Graphite
Complete specifications
Size and Weight
- 45mm
- Height45mm
- Width38mm
- Depth10.7mm
- Weight (aluminum, GPS)38.7 grams
- Weight (aluminum, GPS + Cellular)39.0 grams
- Weight (stainless steel)51.5 grams
- Fits 140–245mm wrists
- 41mm
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- Height41mm
- Width35mm
- 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
Sensors
- Electrical heart sensor
- Third‑generation optical heart sensor
- Temperature sensing
- Compass
- Always‑on altimeter
- High‑g accelerometer
- High dynamic range gyroscope
- Ambient light sensor
Operating 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.
Accessibility
- Built‑in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.
- Features Include
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- On/Off Labels
- Reduce Transparency
- Increase Contrast
- Color Filters
- Text Size
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- 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
Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating storage temperature−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity5% to 90% noncondensing
- Operating altitude0 feet to 10,000 feet (0m to 3000m)
In the Box
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Band
- Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB‑C Cable (1m)
Material and Finish
- Aluminum case
- Pink
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Silver
- (PRODUCT)RED
- Stainless steel case
- Gold
- Graphite
Hardware and Buttons
- Digital Crown
- Microphone
- Side button
- Electrical heart sensor
- Speaker/air vent
- Optical heart sensor
Controls
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- Side button
- Double tap gesture
- Siri with on‑device processing
Health and Wellness
- ECG app
- Cycle Tracking app with retrospective ovulation estimates
- Heart Rate app
- High and low heart rate notifications
- Irregular rhythm notifications
- Medications app
- Mindfulness app
- Noise app
- Sleep app including sleep stages
Power and Battery Life
- All‑day battery life, up to 18 hours of normal use
- Up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode
- Built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
- Fast‑charge capable
- Up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes
Workouts 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
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- 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
Safety
- Emergency SOS7
- International emergency calling
- Crash Detection
- Fall Detection
Durability
- Water resistance 50m (swimproof)
- Dust resistance IP6X10
Connectivity
- L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo, and BeiDou
- LTE and UMTS11
- Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Second‑generation Ultra Wideband chip
- Apple Pay
- GymKit
- Supports Apple Watch For Your Kids
Apple Watch Series 9 and the Environment
- 30% recycled or renewable content
- 100% of manufacturing electricity sourced from clean electricity
- 50% or more shipped without airplanes
- 78% emissions reduction against baseline
- 8.1 kg CO2e total remaining emissions covered by high-quality carbon credits
- 100% recycled aluminum in the case
- 100% recycled cobalt in the battery
- 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
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- 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 packaging
- 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 electricity
- Meets California Energy Commission’s energy efficiency standards for battery charger systems
- 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
Compatibility
- iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later
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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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 Edge‑to‑edge.
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.
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.
What colors does Apple Watch Series 9 come in?
Apple Watch Series 9 is available in Aluminum case, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Stainless steel case, Gold, Graphite.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple Watch Series 9?
Apple Watch Series 9 weighs 38.7 g.
How long does the Apple Watch Series 9 battery last?
Battery life of Apple Watch Series 9: up to 18 h.
