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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch 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 40.6 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.68 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch 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, high and low heart rate
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 Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type LTPO OLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch 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 Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L Regular
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 Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S5 S5 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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