Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum vs Apple Watch Series 6

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PHONES
Phone Names Apple Watch Series 7 Aluminum Apple Watch Series 6
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - InternationalHSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
Launch
Announced2021, September 142020, September 15
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, October 15Available. Released 2020, September 18
Body
BuildGlass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frameGlass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame
Dimensions45 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)
SIMeSIMeSIM
Weight32 g (41mm), 38.8 g (45mm) (1.13 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
ProtectionIon-X strengthened glassSapphire crystal glass
Resolution484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density)448 x 368 pixels (~326 ppi density)
Size1.9 inches1.78 inches
TypeRetina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak)Retina LTPO OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
 Always-on displayAlways-on display
Platform
CPUDual-coreDual-core
ChipsetApple S7Apple S6
GPUPowerVRPowerVR
OSwatchOS 8.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.1watchOS 7.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal32GB 1GB RAM32GB 1GB RAM
 eMMC 5.1-
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBNoNo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2maxAccelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max
 Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportNatural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
ChargingWireless, 0-80% in 45 minWireless
TypeLi-Ion 309 mAh (1.19 Wh)Li-Ion 303.8 mAh
Misc
ColorsStarlight, Midnight, Blue, Green, RedSilver, Graphite (DLC), Gold (PVD)
ModelsA2473, A2474, A2475, A2476, A2477, A2478, watch6,6, watch6,7, watch6,8, watch6,9A2293, A2294, A2375, A2376
PriceAbout 500 EURAbout 710 EUR
SAR1.10 W/kg (head)-
SAR EU0.70 W/kg (head)     1.50 W/kg (body)-
Camera
 NoNo