Sony SmartWatch vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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)
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
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)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type OLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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)
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Sony SmartWatch Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
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)
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 | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
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)
Technology - Lithium Ion
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)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, black wrist strap, white wrist strap Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
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
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