Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. 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 Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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: 27.8 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
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/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 Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Case Size | 41 mm | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Midnight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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Band Size | Regular | 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 | Midnight | Red | Starlight | Dark cherry | Abyss blue | Clover | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Starlight | Midnight | White |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | IP6X | - |
SAR Value | 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb) | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | A2476 | A2725 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |