Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 and Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (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: 30.68 g
Body Material Aluminium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
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 SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
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 SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP57 -
SAR Value - 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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