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Device Specifications
Detailed technical specifications and features for the Apple Watch Series 8
Processor
ProcessorS8 SiP (64-bit dual-core processor)
Display
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO OLED (41mm, 352x430 pixels / 45mm, 396x484 pixels), up to 1000 nits brightness
Battery
Battery LifeUp to 18 hours (typical usage) / Up to 36 hours (Low Power Mode)
ChargingUSB-C Magnetic Fast Charging
Sensors
SensorsElectrical Heart Sensor (ECG app), 3rd Gen Optical Heart Sensor, Blood Oxygen Sensor (Blood Oxygen app), Temperature Sensor, High-g Accelerometer (up to 256 g-forces for Crash Detection and Fall Detection), High Dynamic Range Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Always-on Altimeter, Compass
Water Resistance
Water Resistance50 meters (swimproof, ISO standard 22810:2010)
Connectivity
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz), GPS (L1, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou), Cellular (LTE and UMTS for GPS + Cellular models)
Physical Aspects
DesignTwo size options (41mm, 45mm), aluminum or stainless steel case. Aluminum case available in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED. Stainless steel case available in Graphite, Silver, and Gold. Cases have either Ion-X front glass (aluminum) or Sapphire front crystal (stainless steel). Ceramic and sapphire crystal back. Features a haptic Digital Crown.
WeightRanges from 31.9g (41mm Aluminum GPS) to 51.5g (45mm Stainless Steel)
Features
Special FeaturesCrash Detection, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, International Emergency Calling, Cycle Tracking (with retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions), AFib History, IP6X Dust Resistance, Noise Monitoring, International Roaming (requires cellular model and service plan), Apple Pay, GymKit, 32GB Capacity
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