Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS 15 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 41.3 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Titanium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LTPO OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 368 x 448 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 44 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Space black titanium | Titanium Midnight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Leather link Sport band
Band Size S/M Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-180 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Roux Granada leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue Midnight | Red | Starlight | Dark cherry | Abyss blue | Clover | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S6 S7
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2476
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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