Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 41 mm -
Depth 9 mm -
Weight 48.4 g -
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
Case only: 32.1 g
Body Material Aluminium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Digital compass 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 - 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 Call handling, music remote handling 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 Missed calls 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 Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 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 Bluetooth 3.0, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - 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 Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer GymKit
Compliant Standards IP57 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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