Is the Apple Watch Series 9 worth it over the Series 8?

The Series 9 adds a brighter display, the S9 chip and double tap gesture. If you have a Series 8, the upgrades are modest; if you are coming from an older model, the Series 9 is a solid upgrade.

Does the Apple Watch Series 9 work with Android phones?

No, the Apple Watch Series 9 requires an iPhone to set up and use. It is not compatible with Android.

What is the battery life of the Apple Watch Series 9?

Apple rates it for up to 18 hours of normal use, and up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode. Most users charge it daily.

What's in the box with the Apple Watch Series 9?

The box includes the Apple Watch with the Sport Band, a magnetic fast-charging USB-C cable, and documentation. A power adapter is not included.

Does the Apple Watch Series 9 have blood oxygen monitoring?

The hardware includes a blood oxygen sensor, but on units sold in the US, the Blood Oxygen app is disabled due to a patent dispute. It may work in other regions.

Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) 41mm Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (S/M)

Q: Is the Apple Watch Series 9 waterproof?

It has a water resistance rating of 50 meters (WR50), so it is swim-proof and suitable for shallow-water activities. It is not designed for diving or high-velocity water sports.

Q: Where is the Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) 41mm Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (S/M) cheapest?

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners praise the Series 9 for its bright display, fast performance and accurate health tracking. Many call it the best smartwatch for iPhone users, though battery life and iPhone-only compatibility are common complaints.

What people mention

Battery lifeCriticisedOwners say the watch needs charging every day, especially with always-on display and workouts.
DisplayPraisedReviewers highlight the bright always-on screen that remains readable in direct sunlight.
PerformancePraisedThe S9 chip makes apps open quickly and the interface feels smooth.
CompatibilityCriticisedIt only works with iPhone, so Android users cannot use it.
Health featuresMixedECG and temperature sensing are praised, but the blood oxygen app is disabled on US models.
Sleep trackingMixedSleep tracking works but lacks the detailed insights some rivals provide.

About the Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) 41mm Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (S/M)

The Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) has a 41mm Midnight aluminum case and comes with a Midnight Sport Band in size Small/Medium. It runs on the S9 SiP, a dual-core processor with a Neural Engine, and uses watchOS 10.

The always-on Retina LTPO OLED display reaches up to 2000 nits of brightness. The watch tracks heart rate and sleep, and includes an ECG app and a body temperature sensor. It also provides workout metrics and activity rings, fall detection and Emergency SOS.

The watch is rated WR50 for water resistance, which makes it swim-proof and suitable for shallow-water activities. Battery life is up to 18 hours, and it charges with fast charging via USB-C.

Case

41mm Midnight aluminum

Band

Midnight Sport Band, Small/Medium

Processor

S9 SiP dual-core with Neural Engine

Display

41mm Always-On Retina LTPO OLED, up to 2000 nits

Storage

64GB

Health sensors

ECG app, 3rd-generation optical heart sensor, body temperature sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor