Apple Watch Series 8

45 mm, 4G
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Always with you and now even more powerful. With new temperature detection for greater insights into women's health. Fall detection to get help in emergencies. Sleep phases to learn more about your sleep. And new workouts in the improved training app. The future of health has never looked better.

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, 
Datebooks, 
Emergency call function, 
Fall detection, 
Make and answer calls, 
Music functionalities, 
Touch screen, 
Weather
Operating system compatibility
iOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Aluminium
Item number
21996922

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
MNK43FD/A
Release date
16.9.2022

Colour

Exact colour description
Midnight

Watch properties

Watch type
Smart watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
IPX6
Operating system
WatchOS
Operating system compatibility
iOS
Integrated components
Microphone, 
Speakers

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, 
Datebooks, 
Emergency call function, 
Fall detection, 
Make and answer calls, 
Music functionalities, 
Touch screen, 
Weather
Payment service
Apple Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer, 
Ambient light sensor, 
Compass, 
Electronic heart sensor, 
Gyro sensor, 
Heart rate sensor, 
Optical heart sensor
Localisation technology
Compass, 
Galileo, 
GLONASS, 
GPS, 
QZSS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
Always-On Retina LTPO OLED
Display size (inches)
1.77"
Image resolution
396 x 484 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Midnight
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
45 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Push button

Case properties

Case colour
Midnight
Case material
Aluminium
Glass
Hardened Ion-X glass
Shape of watch
Square
Case diameter
45 mm
Case thickness
10.70 mm

Processor

Smartwatch processor name
Apple S8
Number of processor cores
2 -Core

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth, 
LTE, 
WLAN
Bluetooth version
5.0
SIM card type
eSIM
Mobile phone standard
4G

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
32 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
0.75 days
Battery life
0.75 days

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Magnetic charging cable, 
Smart watch

Product dimensions

Weight
38.80 g

Package dimensions

Length
30 cm
Width
8 cm
Height
4 cm
Weight
408 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
    0,8 %
  • 1.OnePlus
    0,8 %
  • 3.CMF
    1 %
  • 4.Coros
    1,2 %
  • 4.Samsung
    1,2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 23.CMF
    6 days
  • 23.Garmin
    6 days
  • 25.Apple
    8 days
  • 25.Suunto
    8 days
  • 27.Mobvoi
    14 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 16.Huawei
    5,9 %
  • 17.Amazfit
    6,2 %
  • 17.Apple
    6,2 %
  • 17.Xplora
    6,2 %
  • 20.Suunto
    6,4 %
Source: Galaxus

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