Side by side comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 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.
GENERAL | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 17 or later |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | Wrist strap: 26 g | Case only: 31.9 g |
Body Material | - | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | - | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Designed For | Sony XPERIA acro S, arc, arc S, E, E dual, mini pro, miro, neo V, P, PLAY, pro, S, SL, T, tipo, tipo dual, TL, U | - |
FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | 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 |
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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 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Colour Depth | 16-bit (65000 colours) | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | - | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 24 hours | 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 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, black wrist strap, white wrist strap | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, E-mail, Gmail, Weather | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | 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 |