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Watch Series 8

Released 16 September 2022.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Order opened September 7 with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 16, 2022. The date uses actual availability. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Case size
41, 45mm
Platform
watchOS
Display type
LTPO OLED
Battery life
18h

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Series
Apple Watch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker names the product Apple Watch Series 8 in the Apple Watch line.
Model numbers
A2770, A2771, A2772, A2773, A2774, A27752Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Identify your Apple Watch: Series 8 GPS 41 mm A2770 and 45 mm A2771. GPS + Cellular aluminum and stainless steel 41 mm A2772 North America, A2773 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2857 China mainland. 45 mm A2774 North America, A2775 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2858 China mainland. China mainland A2857 and A2858 are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker press release dated September 7, 2022.
Status
Discontinued14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date: September 12, 2023, when Series 9 replaced it.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Apple Watch Series 917Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-series-8-vs-series-9Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Series 9 replaces the Apple Watch Series 8 in Apple's lineup.
Launch price (US)
From $3991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
From €4991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026
Markets
US, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GB3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US and more than 40 other countries and regions could order. Only the named countries are stored.
Colours
Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Graphite (PVD), Gold (PVD)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Finishes list: aluminum Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED. Stainless steel Graphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD). Apple Watch Hermes finishes are a separate collaboration line and are not stored.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026
Segment
Smartwatch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker category: Apple Watch Series, the mainstream smartwatch line. Not the Ultra or SE line.
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case size
41, 45mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Marketed 41 mm and 45 mm cases. Each variant row repeats its own size.
Case shape
Rectangular14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rounded-corner rectangular LTPO OLED screen in a rectangular aluminum case (352x430, 904 sq mm display area).
Case material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Case material (as published)
Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker names Aluminum and Stainless Steel finishes. Base is the aluminum case. Stainless steel rows are separate and exist only as GPS + Cellular models.
Back
Ceramic and sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker feature line: Ceramic and sapphire crystal back. Apple Watch Hermes models have a ceramic back with a Hermes logo.
Case dimensions
Height41Width35Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 41 mm as height 41, width 35, depth 10.7 and 45 mm as height 45, width 38, depth 10.7. Orientation kept as published. The page does not say whether the heart sensor bulge is included.
Weight (case only)
31.9g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker weights, case only with no band. 41 mm aluminum GPS 31.9 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 32.2 g, stainless steel GPS + Cellular 42.3 g. 45 mm aluminum GPS 38.8 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 39.1 g, stainless steel GPS + Cellular 51.5 g. The base value is the 41 mm aluminum GPS model.
Weight with strap
Not available

Durability

Water resistance
5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3 gives 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010. 50 m is 5 ATM. It is a pressure rating, not a dive depth.
Water resistance standard
ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3: 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010, for shallow water such as swimming. Not for scuba diving or waterskiing.
Dust and water rating
IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 2: certified IP6X dust resistant.
Dive rating
Not available
Max dive depth
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
MIL-STD-810 tests
Not available
Operating temperature
Min0Max35°C7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108766Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series and SE models work best in ambient temperatures between 0 and 35 degrees C (32 to 95 F). The storage range of -20 to 45 degrees C is not stored.

Display

Display type
LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Display type (as published)
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display.
Screen size
Not available
Resolution
352 × 430px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 45 mm 396 by 484 pixels, 41 mm 352 by 430 pixels. Stored in the case orientation, width by height.
Pixel density
326ppi15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026Display line: 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density). Apple states no pixel density for Series 8. The same figure is Apple's published value for other Apple Watch screens. Stored as listed.
Display area
904mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 45 mm 1143 sq mm and 41 mm 904 sq mm display area.
Touchscreen
Yes14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026All Series 8 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display.
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Peak brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 1000 nits brightness. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.
Minimum brightness
Not available
Always-on display
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Display cover
Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Display cover (as published)
Ion-X glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker finish table: aluminum models have Ion-X glass, stainless steel models have sapphire crystal (from the Identify your Apple Watch page).

Platform

Platform
watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9 (press release). The tech specs page lists no other platform.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026
OS at launch
watchOS 93Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9.
Software
Not available
Latest OS
watchOS 269Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026The watchOS 27 compatible-device list starts at Series 9 and does not include Series 8. The latest OS for Series 8 is watchOS 26. Checked on the access date.14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maximum OS: watchOS 26.x. The Series 8 does not support watchOS 27 or later. watchOS 26 lacks the Wrist Flick gesture and Hypertension notifications on this model.
Works with
iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker compatibility line: requires an iPhone. No Android pairing.
Phone requirement
Launch: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16. Current watchOS 26 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker compatibility line: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later. The current watchOS 26 requirement comes from the EveryMac source.14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026watchOS 9 requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16. watchOS 26 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.
App store
Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/open-apps-apda1bf1a95b/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide lists the App Store app for Apple Watch. Series 8 runs watchOS 26.
Voice assistants
Not available
Chipset
Apple S8 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor.
Process
Not available
CPU cores
21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
CPU configuration
Not available
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Not available
Low-power coprocessor
Not available

Memory

RAM
1GB14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Onboard RAM: 1 GB. Apple does not publish RAM. GSMArena also lists 1GB RAM.
Storage
32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Capacity 32GB. Not RAM.

Health sensors

Heart rate sensor
Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
ECG capability
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with the ECG app. The app needs a supported country and a user aged 22 or older (footnote 5).
Blood oxygen sensing
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Blood oxygen sensor with the Blood Oxygen app. The app is for wellness and not medical use (footnote 4).
Skin temperature sensing
Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: two-sensor wrist temperature sensing, one sensor on the back and one under the display. It samples during sleep and measures changes as small as 0.1 C. Not a medical device and not a core body thermometer.
Blood pressure feature
None8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 notes: hypertension notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later. Series 8 is not listed, and the watch has no blood pressure feature.
Body composition sensor
Not available
Skin conductance (EDA)
Not available
Medical clearances
FDA-cleared AFib History (US)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker states the AFib History feature is FDA-cleared. US jurisdiction. It is for people aged 22 or older diagnosed with AFib.

Motion and environment sensors

Accelerometer
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Accelerometer range
256G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: high-g accelerometer, up to 256 g-forces with Fall Detection and Crash Detection.
Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Barometric altimeter
Yes15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors line lists accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max and temperature.
Compass
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Depth gauge
Not available
Depth gauge range
Not available
Water temperature sensor
Not available

Health and fitness

Health features
Irregular rhythm notifications, AFib history, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the ECG app, the Blood Oxygen app and irregular rhythm notification (footnote 5, not for people previously diagnosed with AFib). Country, age and iPhone limits apply.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: temperature sensing with retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions, Cycle Tracking, sleep stages in watchOS 9 (REM, Core, Deep from the accelerometer), and FDA-cleared AFib History. Sleep tracking is part of the same watchOS 9 sleep section.
Fitness features
VO2 max, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker watchOS 9 section: running form metrics Stride Length, Ground Contact Time and Vertical Oscillation (running dynamics), Backtrack in the Compass app, and a Multisport workout for any sequence of swimming, biking or running. Heart Rate Zones, Custom Workouts, Pacer, Race Route, Segments and Splits have no matching option and are not stored. Swim use is also supported by the 50 m water-resistance statement on the tech specs page.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/healthcare/docs/site/Using_Apple_Watch_to_Estimate_Cardio_Fitness_with_VO2_max.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple white paper: with watchOS 7, Apple Watch Series 3 and later estimate VO2 max. Series 8 is a later model.
Sport profiles
Not available
Dive modes
Not available
External sensors
Not available

Safety

Fall detection
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 builds on best-in-class safety features like the ECG app and fall detection.
Car crash detection
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: new Crash Detection on Series 8 using a more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer. It dials emergency services after a 10-second countdown if the user is unresponsive.
Emergency SOS
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 1: needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi Calling from the watch or the nearby iPhone.
Emergency siren
Not available
Live location sharing
Not available
Dedicated LED flashlight
Not available

Positioning

Positioning
L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.
Dual-band GNSS
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists L1 GPS only. No L5 or other second band is listed. Stored as false from the L1-only statement.
Offline maps
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Bluetooth 5.3. EveryMac records that some early Apple documents wrongly said 5.0.
Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The standard is Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
Cellular
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Network
LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: LTE and UMTS on GPS + Cellular models. UMTS has no option in the schema, so only LTE is stored.
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
NFC
Yes15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: Yes.
Contactless payments
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Apple Pay. Eligible cards, banks and regions required.
Payment services
Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the U1 chip (Ultra Wideband). Availability varies by region (footnote 11).
Satellite
Not available
ANT+
Not available

Audio

Speaker
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker feature list includes Speaker and Microphone.
Microphones
Not available
Calls on the watch
Cellular or phone6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Cellular models with an active service plan make calls and send texts without the iPhone. Series 8 cellular models A2772 and A2774 (North America) and A2773 and A2775 are listed as compatible. GPS models need the paired iPhone or Wi-Fi calling.
Music on the watch
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026The maker battery test uses music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, so music is stored on the watch.

Controls

Buttons
110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide: you interact with Apple Watch using the Digital Crown, side button, Action button (Ultra models only) and gestures. Series 8 has one operating button, the Side button. The Digital Crown is in Crown.
Named operating buttons
Side button10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide names the side button. The Action button is for Ultra models.
Crown
Rotating haptic14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Digital Crown with haptic feedback. It rotates, so it is in Crown and not in the button count.
Rotating bezel
Not available
Gestures
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
282 to 308mAh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026
Claimed battery life
ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo18
Low powerNo36
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Up to 18 hours: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music playback from the watch via Bluetooth. GPS models stay connected to iPhone by Bluetooth. Cellular models use 4 h of LTE and 14 h of Bluetooth. Tested by Apple in August 2022 on preproduction units with prerelease software. Not an always-on-display-only claim. No solar assistance.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Low Power Mode can extend battery life up to 36 hours for Series 8 with iPhone present. It limits the Always-On display and other sensors.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
18h
AOD battery life (up to)
Not available
GPS mode (claimed)
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
Charging method
Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a USB-C magnetic fast charging cable. Contact is a magnetic puck.
Charging guidance
Not available
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Yes5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on Apple Watch Series 7 and later.
Quick charge claim
Not available
Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
45min5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8 and Series 9 charge from 0 to 80 percent in about 45 minutes. Tested with the Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C cable and an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter.
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available

Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Strap

Lug width
Not available
Quick-release strap
Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/remove-change-and-fasten-watch-bands-apd3cc13d48f/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide: hold the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it. Generic Apple Watch guide for watchOS 26, which Series 8 runs. No standard lug width is stated. Apple bands use a proprietary slide-in system.
Strap system
Not available
Strap material
Not available
Strap
Not available
Strap sizes
Not available

Regulatory

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FCC ID
Not available
SAR limb (US)
Not available
SAR limb (EU)
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Apple Watch Series 8, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker box: Apple Watch Series 8, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m). Case material and band type depend on the selection.
Power adapter in box
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026No mains adapter in the box. The magnetic cable is not counted.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available

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Variants

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Model numberLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)MarketsColoursCase sizeCase materialCase material (as published)Case dimensionsWeight (case only)Screen sizeResolutionDisplay areaDisplay coverDisplay cover (as published)CellularNetwork4G bandsBattery capacity
A2770$399€499US, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GBMidnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED41 mmAluminiumAluminumHeight 41, Width 35, Thickness 10.7 mm31.9 gNot available352 × 430 px904 mm²Other glassIon-X glassNoNot availableNot available282 mAh
A2771Not availableNot availableUS, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GBMidnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED45 mmAluminiumAluminumHeight 45, Width 38, Thickness 10.7 mm38.8 g1.9 in396 × 484 px1,143 mm²Other glassIon-X glassNoNot availableNot available308 mAh
A2772Not availableNot availableUS, CAMidnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED41 mmAluminiumAluminumHeight 41, Width 35, Thickness 10.7 mm32.2 gNot available352 × 430 px904 mm²Other glassIon-X glassYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66282 mAh
A2772Not availableNot availableUS, CAGraphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD)41 mmStainless steelStainless steelHeight 41, Width 35, Thickness 10.7 mm42.3 gNot available352 × 430 px904 mm²SapphireSapphire crystalYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66282 mAh
A2773Not availableNot availableDE, FR, GB, AUMidnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED41 mmAluminiumAluminumHeight 41, Width 35, Thickness 10.7 mm32.2 gNot available352 × 430 px904 mm²Other glassIon-X glassYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66282 mAh
A2773Not availableNot availableDE, FR, GB, AUGraphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD)41 mmStainless steelStainless steelHeight 41, Width 35, Thickness 10.7 mm42.3 gNot available352 × 430 px904 mm²SapphireSapphire crystalYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66282 mAh
A2774Not availableNot availableUS, CAMidnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED45 mmAluminiumAluminumHeight 45, Width 38, Thickness 10.7 mm39.1 g1.9 in396 × 484 px1,143 mm²Other glassIon-X glassYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66308 mAh
A2774Not availableNot availableUS, CAGraphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD)45 mmStainless steelStainless steelHeight 45, Width 38, Thickness 10.7 mm51.5 g1.9 in396 × 484 px1,143 mm²SapphireSapphire crystalYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66308 mAh
A2775Not availableNot availableDE, FR, GB, AUMidnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED45 mmAluminiumAluminumHeight 45, Width 38, Thickness 10.7 mm39.1 g1.9 in396 × 484 px1,143 mm²Other glassIon-X glassYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66308 mAh
A2775Not availableNot availableDE, FR, GB, AUGraphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD)45 mmStainless steelStainless steelHeight 45, Width 38, Thickness 10.7 mm51.5 g1.9 in396 × 484 px1,143 mm²SapphireSapphire crystalYesLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66308 mAh

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