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Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm Specifications
Version: A1802
Apple
Released 2016, Sep 15
Apple S1P (28 nm)
- 25g body, 10.5mm thickness
- watchOS 3.0, up to watchOS 6.2.8
- 8GB storage, no card slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 6.1 | — |
| Display | 7.3 | — |
| Performance | 3.1 | — |
| Camera | 0.0 | — |
| Body | 5.6 | — |
| Gaming | 0.0 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 1.6 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
1.5"
340x272 pixels
NO
No video recorder
512MB RAM
Apple S1P
205mAh
5W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | No cellular connectivity |
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| 2G bands | N/A | |
| GPRS | No | |
| EDGE | No |
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Launch
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Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, December |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 38.6 x 33.3 x 10.5 mm (1.52 x 1.31 x 0.41 in) |
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| Weight | 25 g body (0.88 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, composite plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | No | |
| ??? | IPX7 water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes |
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Display
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Type | Retina OLED, 450 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 1.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Ion-X strengthened glass | |
| ??? | 3D Touch display |
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Platform
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OS | watchOS 3.0, upgradable to watchOS 6.2.8 |
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| Chipset | Apple S1P (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Dual-core 520 MHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 8GB 512MB RAM |
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Camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, LE | |
| Positioning | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | No |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| ??? | Natural language commands and dictation |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 205 mAh (0.78 Wh), non-removable |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wireless |
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Misc
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Colors | Case colors: silver, gold, rose gold, gray Band colors: gray, white, black, pink Band types: sport |
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| Models | A1802 | |
| Price | About 270 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm worth buying in 2026?
Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm?
Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm has a 205 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm have?
Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm features a 1.50-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm?
Genze rates Apple Watch Series 1 Aluminum 38mm 5.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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