Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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 Nike Series 7 (GPS) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 8 | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 15 or later | iOS 16 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Body Details | Case only: 32 g | Case only: 32 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) | 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | 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, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) | 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 7 (GPS) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 352 x 430 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 7 (GPS) | 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 7 (GPS) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 41 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 | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) | 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 | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
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CPU Type | S7 | S8 SiP |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) | 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 7 (GPS) | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | IP6X | IP6X |
SAR Value | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 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 | A2473 | A2770 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |