Apple Watch Series 7 Edition vs. Series 6: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 7 Edition offers a slightly larger, brighter display and faster charging, but the Series 6 remains a compelling option, especially at a potentially lower price. If you prioritize the best screen and faster charging, the Series 7 is the winner; otherwise, the Series 6 provides excellent value.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple Watch Edition Series 7 | Apple Watch Series 6 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International | HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2020, September 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 15 | Available. Released 2020, September 18 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Sapphire crystal front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, titanium frame | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame |
| Dimensions | 45 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42 in) | 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 in) |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| Weight | 37 g (41mm), 45.1 g (45mm) (1.31 oz) | 47.1 g (1.66 oz) |
| IP6X certified 50m water resistant ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models) | 50m water resistant ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Sapphire crystal glass | Sapphire crystal glass |
| Resolution | 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density) | 448 x 368 pixels (~326 ppi density) |
| Size | 1.9 inches | 1.78 inches |
| Type | Retina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak) | Retina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Always-on display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core | Dual-core |
| Chipset | Apple S7 | Apple S6 |
| GPU | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| OS | watchOS 8.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.1 | watchOS 7.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 32GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 1GB RAM |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max |
| Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wireless, 0-80% in 45 min | Wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 309 mAh (1.19 Wh) | Li-Ion 303.8 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Space Black, Titanium | Silver, Graphite (DLC), Gold (PVD) |
| Models | A2475, A2476, A2477, A2478, watch6,8, watch6,9 | A2293, A2294, A2375, A2376 |
| Price | About 830 EUR | About 710 EUR |
| SAR | 1.10 W/kg (head) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.70 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body) | - |
| Camera | ||
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| No | No | |
Apple Watch Edition Series 7
- Larger, brighter display
- Faster charging
- Slightly improved performance
- Always-On Display improvements
- Higher price
- Incremental upgrade over Series 6
Apple Watch Series 6
- Excellent value
- Mature software
- Comprehensive health tracking
- Still a premium smartwatch experience
- Smaller display
- Slower charging
- Older chipset
Display Comparison
The Series 7 boasts a larger 1.78-inch display compared to the Series 6's 1.57-inch screen, offering more screen real estate for complications and notifications. The Series 7 also features a thinner bezel, maximizing the usable display area. Both watches have excellent color accuracy and brightness, but the Series 7's slightly brighter display is noticeable in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
Neither watch has a dedicated camera. They rely on the iPhone for taking photos and videos.
Performance
Both watches are powered by dual-core processors, but the Apple S7 chip in the Series 7 offers a modest performance boost. In everyday use, you're unlikely to notice a significant difference in speed. App loading times and overall responsiveness are excellent on both devices. The S7 chip also contributes to slightly improved power efficiency.
Battery Life
The Series 6 typically offers an 'all-day' battery life, lasting around 18 hours with moderate use. The Series 7, thanks to its larger battery and efficiency improvements, can stretch that to closer to 24 hours. The Series 7's significantly faster charging (0-80% in 45 minutes) is a major advantage.
Buying Guide
The Apple Watch Series 7 Edition is ideal for users who want the absolute latest display technology, appreciate faster charging, and are willing to pay a premium. The Apple Watch Series 6 is a great choice for budget-conscious buyers who still want a top-tier smartwatch experience with all the core Apple Watch features.