Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 8 (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 7 (GPS) vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 8 WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 15 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 32 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (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, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (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, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LTPO OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 41 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size Regular 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 Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Apple Apple
CPU Type S7 S8 SiP
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (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 7 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP6X IP6X
SAR Value 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2473 A2773
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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