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Apple Watch Series 5 GPS vs Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular

Apple Watch Series 5 GPS vs Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple Watch Series 5 GPS	Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular
ratings
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Design and comfort Rating
Tracking accuracy Rating
Software and ecosystem Rating
Battery life Rating
key specs
Strap Colour	Silver, Gold, Space Grey	-
Display Size	40mm	-
Compatible OS	iOS 13 or later	-
Strap Material	Elastomer	Silicone
Dial Shape	Rectangle	Rectangle
Display Type	OLED Retina	OLED Retina
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Watch Series 5 GPS	Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular
Release date	September 10, 2019	September 12, 2023
Model Name	Watch Series 5 GPS	Watch Series 9 GPS
Dial Shape	Rectangle	Rectangle
Strap Material	Elastomer	Silicone
Size	Regular	Regular
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	50m	5ATM
Usage	Fitness & Outdoor	Fitness & Outdoor
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Strap Colour	Silver, Gold, Space Grey	-
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
dimensions
Thickness	10.7mm	-
product details
Sensor	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Barometer	Compass, Always-On Altimeter, optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Ambient light sensor
Compatible Device	iPhone 6s or later	iOS
Notification	Yes	Yes
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	-
Battery Life	Up to 18 hours	18 hours
Charger Type	USB Power Adapter	-
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes
connectivity features
Call Function	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.0	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
Email Support	-	Yes
Call Features	-	International Emergency Calling
Other Connectivity Features	-	Emergency SOS
platform and storage features
Operating System	watchOS 6	watchOS
Compatible Operating System	iOS 13 or later	-
Processor Name	S5 with 64-bit Dual Core Processor	S9
Internal Memory	32GB	64GB
Number of Cores	-	dual-core
camera and display features
Display Resolution	324x394 pixels	-
Display Size	40mm	-
Display Type	OLED Retina	OLED Retina
Backlight Display	Yes	Yes
Other Display Features	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display with Force Touch (1000 nits brightness)	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display, up to 2000 nits of peak brightness
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Altimeter	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes	Yes
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Language	English	English
Chronograph	-	Yes
Number of Buttons	-	2
Other Fitness Features	-	Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor
audio and video features
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Gesture Control	-	Yes
Voice Control	-	Yes

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