Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 41 mm -
Depth 9 mm -
Weight 48.4 g -
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material Aluminium Titanium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling 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
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 Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - 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 - Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 18 hours
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP57 -
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Other projects: