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

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In depth comparison and review of Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation and Apple Watch Series 9 (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.

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Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
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: 32.1 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 + Cellular)
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
CELLULAR Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, 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, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
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 + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
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 | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
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 | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue
STORAGE Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Motorola Moto 360 2nd generation Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
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 + Cellular)
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 + Cellular)
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) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
0.36 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
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