Apple Watch Series 9 - Technical Specifications
Year introduced: 2023
Dimensions
41mm
Height: 41mm
Width: 35mm
Depth: 10.7mm
Weight (Aluminum, GPS): 31.9g
Weight (Aluminum, GPS + Cellular): 32.1g
Weight (Stainless Steel): 42.3g
45mm
Height: 45mm
Width: 38mm
Depth: 10.7mm
Weight (Aluminum, GPS): 38.7g
Weight (Aluminum, GPS + Cellular): 39.0g
Weight (Stainless Steel): 51.5g
Design
45mm or 41mm case size
Aluminum or stainless steel
Speaker
Microphone
Control:
Digital Crown with haptic feedback
Side button
Double tap gesture
On-Device Siri
Display:
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display
Edge-to-edge display
Ion-X front glass (Aluminum cases)
Sapphire front crystal (Stainless steel cases)
Up to 2000 nits maximum brightness
1 nit minimum brightness
Chip:
S9 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
4-core Apple Neural Engine
64GB capacity
Sensors:
Electrical heart sensor and ECG app1
Third-generation optical heart sensor
High and low heart rate notifications1
Irregular rhythm notifications2
Sleep stages
Temperature sensing3
Compass with Waypoints and Backtrack
Always-on altimeter
High-g accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Safety:
Emergency SOS4
International emergency calling5
Crash Detection4
Fall Detection4
Splash, Water and Dust:
Water resistance 50m (swim proof)6
Dust resistance IP6X9
Connectivity and Communication:
L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo, and BeiDou
LTE and UMTS7
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth 5.3
Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip10
Apple Pay
GymKit
Power and Battery Life:
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Up to 18 hours normal use8
Up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode8
USB-C magnetic fast charging cable
Environmental Requirements:
Operational temperature: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)
Nonoperational storage temperature: 4°F to 113°F (-20° to 45°C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude: 0 feet to 10,000 feet (0 m to 3000 m)
In the Box
Apple Watch Series 9
Band/Loop
Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m)
The case materials and the band types would be based on your selection
ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE) and can generate an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old and over.
Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest version of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
The temperature sensing feature is not a medical device and not intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment, or for any other medical purpose.
Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone.
The international emergency calling feature requires an Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Cellular), Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular), or Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) model. For a list of supported countries and regions, see apple.com/watchos/feature-availability.
Apple Watch Series 9 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 9 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information see support.apple.com/HT205000.
Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
All-day battery life is based on the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours; Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 18-hour test; Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of LTE connection and 14 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 18 hours. Battery life in Low Power Mode is based on the following use: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours; Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 36-hour test; Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes on-demand LTE connection and 28 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 36 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, cellular network, signal strength, and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Apple Watch Series 9 is rated IP6X dust resistant.
Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch SE require iPhone Xs or later with iOS 17 or later.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.