Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Original | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 2 | 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 | 40 g | 40.6 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Original | 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 Original | 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 Original | 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 Original | 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 Original | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Original | 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 | Ceramic back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
| Crown Type | Digital | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Classic buckle | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S | S/M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-195 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Calf leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown | Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Original | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Original | 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 Original | 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 Original | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | 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 | 1-year warranty | - |
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