Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS | WatchOS 6 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 33.3 mm | 34 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 10.74 mm |
Weight | 55 g | 40.6 g |
Body Material | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating | Stainless steel |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | OLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 324 x 394 pixels |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Sport band |
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Band Size | S | S/M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-150 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Smooth Granada leather | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White | Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S1 | S5 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |