Apple held its long-awaited Future Time event last week. Here it introduced the iPhone 14 series, AirPods Pro 2 and new Apple Watch models. We also compare Apple Watch 8 vs Apple Watch SE (2022) specs.
Apple Watch 8 vs Apple Watch SE (2022)! Which one is the winner?
This year, Apple surprised by introducing 3 new smartwatches: Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch SE (2022) and Apple Watch Ultra. Considering the case dimensions, we can say that there are 5 new models. Of course, except the Ultra, they are sold as 2 variants, either GPS or GPS+Cellular.
However, we did not include the Ultra model in the feature table we gathered for people who want to buy an Apple Watch. Because this smart watch is quite expensive both in Turkey and abroad. In fact, the pre-order price is 27 thousand 999 TL. In other words, almost the same amount is requested as the iPhone 14. For this reason, we are comparing these two models, which are Apple Watch 8 vs Apple Watch SE (2022), with a price of less than 10 thousand TL.
Galaxy Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 5: Find the 3 differences!
We compared the features of the Galaxy Watch 5, which Samsung introduced in the past months, and its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 4.
As you can see in the table below, the two devices are quite close to each other. But there are some visible and invisible differences, from screen size to sensors. First of all, Apple Watch 8 has reduced screen bezels like its predecessor. The SE model, on the other hand, comes with slightly thicker bezels that we saw in the 6th generation.
However, both devices use LTPO OLED Retina panels, which can reach 1000 nits brightness (500 nits and above under the sun). But as a difference, the SE model has dimensions of 40 mm and 44 mm, while in the 8th generation we see 41 mm and 45 mm. So it’s a little bigger. In addition, it uses sapphire glass, which is more shatter-resistant.
Both devices have the same S8 processor inside. On the health side, it should be noted that although they have the same function, there are renewed sensors in the 8th generation. In addition, the SE model does not have an ECG feature. Another important factor is that the low power mode is only on the Watch 8. However, at the end of the day, we encounter 2 models that are very close to each other. For details, see the table below.
| Features | Apple Watch SE 2022 | Apple Watch Series 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40mm, 44mm | 41mm, 45mm |
| Price (from) | 40 mm: 5 thousand 999 TL 44 mm: 6 thousand 699 TL |
41 mm: 9 thousand 299 TL 45 mm: 9 thousand 999 TL |
| Screen | LTPO OLED Retina 1,000 nits of brightness |
LTPO OLED Retina Always-on display 1000 nits brightness Cracking and fracture resistance increased |
| Case Materials | Aluminum | Aluminum Stainless steel |
| Processor | S8 | S8 |
| sensors | Second generation optical heart sensor Fall Detection Crash Detection |
Third generation optical heart sensor ECG blood oxygen sensor temperature sensor Fall Detection Crash Detection |
| Waterproof | 50 meters | 50 meters |
| Dust Resistance | – | IP6X |
| battery life | up to 18 hours | up to 18 hours Up to 36 hours with Low Power Mode |
| Charge | Wireless | Wireless USB-C Fast Charge |
| Connection | LTE UMTS Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 GPS/GNSS |
LTE UMTS Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 GPS/GNSS |
| Other Sensors | GPS/GNSS Emergency SOS Always-on altimeter accelerometer Gyroscope |
GPS/GNSS Compass barometric altimeter accelerometer Gyroscope ambient light sensor |
| Colors (Aluminum) | starlight midnight silver |
starlight midnight silver PRODUCT(RED) |
| Colors (Stainless Steel) | – | gold graphite silver |
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