Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) and Apple Watch Nike SE (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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.74 mm -
Weight 30.8 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.68 g
Body Material Aluminium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type LTPO OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Nike sport band Nike sport band
Band Size S/M/L S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S5 S5 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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