If you're looking for a new smartwatch, the Apple Watch 7 and Apple Watch 8 are one of Apple's newest options. But what makes the Apple Watch 7 different from its predecessor? In this blog post we will discuss the main differences between the Apple Watch 7 and the Apple Watch 8. We'll look at the improvements in design, performance, features, and more. This way you get a better idea of which smartwatch suits you. Whether you're a fan of Apple products or just interested in the latest technological developments, this blog will tell you everything you need to know about the Apple Watch 7. Let's start with the most important specifications!
The most important specifications at a glance
- Two larger sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
- Larger screen: 20% larger than the Apple Watch 6 Series..
- Improved Always-on screen.
- Colors for aluminum: Midnight, Starlight, Red, Blue and Green.
- No longer available from Apple.
The Apple Watch 7 was introduced by Apple on September 14, 2021, with the highlights: an updated Always-on Retina screen with significantly more screen surface and thinner bezels compared to the Apple Watch 6. The design of the Apple Watch Series 7 has been refined with softer , more rounded corners, and the display has a unique refraction edge that makes screen-filling watch faces and aps seem to fit seamlessly with the curvature of the watch case. These improvements to the screen mean that the battery life is 18 hours and it charges up to 33% faster with a USB-C cable.
What makes the Apple Watch 7 different from its predecessor?
The Apple Watch 7 has been updated in several ways from its predecessor; the Apple Watch Series 6. For example, the screen has gotten bigger due to the thinner bezels, and it now has a new Always-On Retina display, meaning the screen stays on all the time. The cabinet is also slightly larger and new health and fitness functions have been added. Below is a list of all the differences and similarities:
Apple Watch 6
- 40 mm and 44 mm watch case.
- 3.0mm bezel on screen.
- S6 Chip.
- Fully charged in 90 minutes.
- Available in the colors: Space Gray, Silver Gold, Blue and Red.
- 1 meter USB-C magnetic charging cable.
Apple Watch 7
- 41 mm and 45 mm watch case.
- 1.7 mm bezel on the screen, so 20% more screen than the Apple Watch 6.
- Up to 70% brighter than the Apple Watch 6 when the wrist is down.
- Crack resistant screen.
- IP6X dust resistance.
- S7 Chip.
- Faster charging. Charge up to 80% in about 45 minutes, which is 33% faster than the Apple Watch Series 6.
- Available in the colors: Midnight, Starlight, Green, Blue and Red.
- 1 meter USB-C magnetic fast charging cable.
Agreements
- Aluminium, stainless steel and titanium models with Ion-X glass or sapphire glass.
- Digital crown.
- Always-on Retina LTPO OLED display with up to 1,000 nits maximum brightness.
- Swimproof up to 50 meters.
- 64-bit dual-core processor, W3 wireless chip and U1 Ultra Wideband chip.
- 50 percent louder speaker than Apple Watch Series 3.
- Built-in microphone.
- Blood oxygen sensor.
- Electric heart sensor for ECG.
- Third-generation optical heart sensor, high and low heart rate alerts, and irregular heart rhythm alerts.
- Ambient light sensor.
- Accelerometer and gyroscope with fall detection.
- Compass and permanent altimeter.
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0.
- Support for family settings.
- 18 hours of battery life.
- 32 GB storage space.
In view of the above similarities, it appears that the Apple Watch 6 and Apple Watch 7 share a large number of features and specifications. However, there are also important differences between the two models, such as the size of the housing, fast charging and the screen.
What does the Apple Watch 8 offer compared to the Apple Watch 7
The Apple Watch 8 is the successor to the Apple Watch 7 and offers several improvements in performance, battery life, and health and fitness features. For example, the battery life has been improved and new sensors and measuring techniques have been added to keep an even closer eye on your health. Below we will discuss the most important innovations of the Apple Watch 8 and compare them with the Apple Watch 7, so that you can make an informed choice when choosing your new smartwatch.
Below we have listed all the most important differences:
| Apple Watch 7 | Apple Watch 8 |
| S7 Chip | S8 Chip |
| Third generation optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG and blood oxygen meter | Optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen meter and body temperature sensor |
| - | Fall detection |
| - | Temperature measurement of the wrist while sleeping |
| Aluminum watch case in the colors: Midnight, Starlight, Red, Blue and Green | Aluminum watch case in the colors: Midnight, Starlight, Red and Silver |
| Stainless steel watch case in the colors: Gold, Silver and Graphite | Stainless steel watch case in the colors: Gold, Silver and Graphite |
Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 8: Design and screen
The design and therefore also the screen of the Apple Watch 7 and Apple Watch 8 are almost identical to each other. Both the Series 7 and Series 8 have an always-on Retina Display and a size of 41 mm and 45 mm. The comparable smartwatch designs use the same material for the screen and the curved housing. Like the Series 7, the Apple Watch 8 has a dust- and shatter-resistant screen. The difference is mainly in the dials. With the Apple Watch 8 you have an extra choice of watch faces, such as: 'Lunar', 'Astronomy', 'Modular' and 'Metropolitan'.
On the other hand, the Apple Watch Ultra has received a completely new design and design.
Design Apple Watch 7
However, the Apple Watch7 has been updated in several ways compared to its predecessor, including in terms of design. The Apple Watch Series 7 has a newer design with softer and rounded corners. The display has a refracting bezel that curves around the top of the device, extending the full-screen Watch faces nearly to the case.
Because the housing of the Apple Watch 7 is physically larger, the sizes are also larger. The Apple Watch 7 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes. All models are also slightly heavier than the predecessor, which can make the weight difference even greater when switching from an aluminum to a stainless steel model
The Apple Watch 7 has a range of different color options compared to the Apple Watch 6. This while the stainless steel models have remained the same. The Apple Watch Series 6 is available in the colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue and Red, while the Apple Watch Series 7 is available in the colors: Midnight, Starlight, Green, Blue and Red. This is one of the biggest differences with the Apple Watch 6. If you are very attached to the old colors, such as Space Gray, you may want to consider an Apple Watch 6.
Health features of the Apple Watch 7
The health functions of the Apple Watch 7 include the Blood Oxygen App, ECG App and Heart Rate measurements. In principle, these are the same functions as on the Apple Watch 6 by using the same sensors. Since the Apple Watch 7 has not received any new sensors, there are no new fitness functions either.
Conclusions: Is the Apple Watch 7 Worth It?
After comparing the Apple Watch 7 to the Apple Watch 6 and 8 , we can conclude that the Apple Watch 7 is definitely worth considering. With extra emphasis on considering .
This is because there are minor design improvements, which also apply to the Apple Watch 8. The new Always-On Retina display and the larger screen size provide a better experience, while being almost identical to the Apple Watch 8. Because there are no new sensors on the Apple Watch 7, the health functions are almost identical to the Apple Watch 6.
So it may be worth considering to go for the Apple Watch 8 after all. This of course depends on your personal preferences and budget. So ultimately it depends on your specific needs and preferences, but the Apple Watch 7 is certainly an attractive option for anyone looking for a new smartwatch.