Emily Martin 
Jan 06, 2024
The tech giant Apple’s Watch Series 7 and the Watch Series 8 have proved to be a remarkable addition to the manufacturer’s flagship smartwatch lineup.
Although the differences between their specifications and features seem not so significant for being very trivial, opinions have long been divided since the release of the latter in September 2022.
Are you too uncertain to choose one from between the two high-end smartwatches?
Take a sigh of relief, because Gadinsider will equip you with all you need to know about the body, display, storage, connectivity, camera, and performance.
Apple Watch Series 7 and Series 8 specifications
Note that while both of the gadgets have so much in common, what sets the Watch Series 8 apart are its exclusive crash detection and menstrual cycle tracking features.
The table below comprises all major and minor differences between the specs and features of the Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8.
| Spec/Feature | Apple Watch Series 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
| Processor | Apple S8 system-on-a-chip | Apple S8 system-on-a-chip |
| Size | 41mm/45mm | 41mm/45mm |
| Display (diagonal size) | Always-on, (1.9 inches) | Always-on, (1.9 inches) |
| Durability | Water resistance (50m); IP6X dust resistance | Water resistance (50m); IP6X dust resistance |
| Sensors | Temperature, blood oxygen, electrical heart, optical heart, compass, always-on altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS/GNSS, ambient light | Blood oxygen, electrical heart, optical heart, compass, always-on altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS/GNSS, ambient light |
| Safety features | Crash detection, fall detection, noise monitoring, emergency SOS, international emergency calling | Fall detection, noise monitoring, emergency SOS, international emergency calling |
| Colours | Aluminum: midnight, starlight, silver, red; stainless steel: silver, graphite, gold, space black | Aluminum: midnight, starlight, green, blue red; stainless steel: silver, graphite, gold; titanium: natural, space black |
| Battery type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours (36 hours in low-power mode) | Up to 18 hours (36 hours in low-power mode) |
| Resolution | 430 x 352 pixels | 454 x 380 pixels |
| Price | $530 | $744 |
