Fitbit Ionic vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 38.6 mm -
Height 12.4 mm -
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 50 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Titanium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material - Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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