Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.5 g | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
| Notifications | Calendar | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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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 Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Nike sport band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S/M/L | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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| CPU Type | S6 | S8 SiP |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb) | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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