Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Height 11.4 mm -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material 316L stainless steel alloy 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Voice control Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 325 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.37" -
Pixel Density 263 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel Black chamfer -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Rose gold Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Blush Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 S9 SiP
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 1.5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards IP67 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
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