Apple Watch Series 6

Works with: iPhone only
Display: LTPO OLED
Case sizes: 40 / 44 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Weight: 36.5 g
Cellular: LTE version

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Apple Watch Series 6 at a glance

GPS

Built-in GPS

No maps. Runs and rides without your phone.
Display

LTPO OLED

Up to 1,000 nits and always-on option.
Health

ECG on the wrist

Measures ECG and blood oxygen.
Phone & smart

iPhone only

LTE and payments.
Build

5 ATM water rating

36.5 g. 2 case sizes.

Apple Watch Series 6 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	Apple Watch Series 6
Series	Apple Watch
Versions	40mm
Colours	Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Blue, (PRODUCT) RED, Graphite, Space black

Platform & apps

Needs an iPhone, running watchOS.

Operating system	watchOS
Works with	iPhone only
Minimum iOS	iOS 14
Chipset	S6 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
Storage	32 GB

Display

A vivid, high-contrast screen that is easy to read indoors and out.

Up to 1,000 nits and always-on option.

Display type	LTPO OLED
Display name	Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display
Resolution	368 x 448
Peak brightness	1,000 nits
Always-on display	Yes

Design & durability

Comes in 2 case sizes (40, 44 mm) weighing 36.5 g.

Rated 5 ATM: fine for swimming laps and showers.

Case sizes	40 / 44 mm
Dimensions	44 x 38 x 10.7 mm
Thickness	10.7 mm
Weight (case)	36.5 g
Case material	Aluminum
Back material	Ceramic and sapphire crystal
Water resistance	5 ATM
Water standard	ISO 22810:2010

Battery

All battery modes	Battery saver: 18 hours
Battery type	Lithium-ion
Charging	puck

GPS & navigation

Built-in GPS, so you can record runs and rides without your phone.

GPS	Built-in
Satellite systems	GPS

Health & sensors

A health-focused watch: it measures ECG and blood oxygen.

It can warn you about an irregular heart rhythm. ECG availability can depend on your country.

Sensors	compass, altimeter, SpO2, ECG electrode, optical HR, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light
Heart-rate sensor	Third-generation optical heart sensor
ECG	Yes
Irregular rhythm alerts	Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)	Yes

Safety

Detects hard falls and can call for help if you don't respond.

SOS works over its own LTE connection.

Emergency SOS	From the watch (LTE)
Fall detection	Yes

Smart features

Smart extras include an LTE version and contactless payments.

LTE needs a carrier plan.

Speaker	Yes
Microphone	Yes
Contactless payments	Yes
Payment service	Apple Pay
Cellular	LTE version available
Wi-Fi	802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Ultra-wideband	Yes

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.