Apple Watch Series 8 Aluminum vs Apple Watch Series 5 Aluminum

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Phone Names Apple Watch Series 8 Aluminum Apple Watch Series 5 Aluminum
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HKHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada
Launch
Announced2022, September 072019, September. Released 2019, September
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, September 16Discontinued
Body
BuildGlass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frameGlass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum 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)36.7 g (1.31 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 glassIon-X strengthened 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 display3D Touch display Always-on display
Platform
CPUDual-coreDual-core
ChipsetApple S8Apple S5
GPUPowerVRPowerVR
OSwatchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.1watchOS 6.0, upgradable to watchOS 10.6.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal32GB 1GB RAM32GB 1GB RAM
 eMMC 5.1-
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, 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
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body)Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass
 Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy) Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode) Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportNatural language commands and dictation (talking mode)
Battery
ChargingWireless, 0-80% in 45 minWireless
TypeLi-Ion 308 mAhLi-Po 296 mAh (1.13 Wh), non-removable
Misc
ColorsMidnight, Starlight, Silver, RedSilver, Gold, Space Gray
ModelsA2773, A2775, A2772, A2774, A2857, A2858, A2770, A2771, watch6,14, watch6,15, watch6,16, watch6,17A2156, A2157, A2094, A2095, A2092, A2093
PriceAbout 340 EURAbout 450 EUR
SAR0.31 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)-
SAR EU0.31 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)-
Camera
 NoNo