Apple Watch SE 2 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) Specs (Watch SE 2 40 mm, MNPJ3CH/A*, Watch6,12, A2855*, 8092*): EveryMac.com

Apple Watch SE 2 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) Specs

Identifiers: Watch SE 2 40 mm - MNPJ3CH/A* - Watch6,12 - A2855* - 8092*

Apple Watch SE 2, Cellular, 40 mm Please note that this A2855 Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS+Cellular, China, 40 mm) model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, and 66 as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, and 900 MHz. It is not compatible with LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), and 17 (700b MHz). It is sold only in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Unveiled as a "budget" option alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) essentially is a re-release of the original Apple Watch SE with the faster processor from the Apple Watch Series 8. It lacks an "Always On" display and more advanced sensors, but still has Activity tracking, high and low heart rate notifications, Emergency SOS, and Crash Detection features. It only is available in Aluminum.

All cellular-equipped Apple Watch Series SE 2 models, including this one, are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone, but it still is intended to be used with an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later for some functions.

All Apple Watch SE 2 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display. This particular Apple Watch SE 2, a cellular capable model in the 40 mm size, features a 324x394 LTPO OLED screen with Ion-X glass packed in an aluminum case with a ceramic and sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger. Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall in modest use.

There are three aluminum housing options with two band sizes each available from Apple Authorized Resellers -- warm gray "Starlight" with a Starlight Sport Band (pictured, right), nearly black "Midnight" with a Midnight Sport Band, and Silver with a White Sport Band (pictured, left). A variety of other watch bands are available from Apple via customization, as well.

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Introduction Date:

September 7, 2022

Discontinued Date:

N/A

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

*This model was announced on September 7, 2022, became available for pre-order on September 9, 2022, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 16, 2022.

Processor Speed:

N/A

Processor Type:

Apple S8*

Details:

*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch SE 2, but it is a dual core Apple "S8" processor. The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip, a second-generation optical heart sensor, and an "always on" altimeter.

Onboard RAM:

1 GB*

Storage Capacity:

32 GB

Details:

All Apple Watch SE 2 models have 32 GB of internal flash storage.

Song Capacity:

N/A

Photo Capacity:

N/A

Details:

*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB.

Case Type:

Watch

Form Factor:

Apple Watch SE 2 (40 mm)

Details:

This Apple Watch SE 2 model has a 40 mm form factor and uses an anodized aluminum housing in warm gray "Starlight", nearly black "Midnight", and silver color options.

Housing Color:

Aluminum*

Controller:

Digital Crown

Details:

*This Apple Watch SE 2 model uses an anodized aluminum housing. It is available in warm gray "Starlight", nearly black "Midnight", and silver color options.

Built-in Display:

1.8" OLED*

Display Resolution:

324x394

Details:

*The face of the 40 mm size Apple Watch SE 2 contains a roughly 1.8" (324x394) LTPO OLED "Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 759 square mm display area, a brightness of 1000 nits, and is covered by scratch-resistant Ion-X glass.

Standard Wireless:

802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz

Standard Bluetooth:

5.3

Details:

All Apple Watch Series SE 2 models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz as well as Bluetooth 5.3.

This specific model also has L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS support in addition to support for LTE bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), and 66 (AWS-3) as well as UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, and 900 MHz.It does not support LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 14 (700 PS), and 17 (700b MHz).

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion*

Battery Life:

18 Hours*

Details:

*The Apple Watch Series SE 2 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life which includes "90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours." Apple no longer provides battery life estimates for talk time, audio playback, or other activities.

Apple Order No:

MNPJ3CH/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Watch SE 2 40 mm

Details:

This model only is sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

*MNPJ3CH/A is the order number for this Apple Watch SE 2 in Starlight Aluminum with a Starlight Sport Band sold in mainland China.

Other bundled housing and watch band combinations available in mainland China include Midnight Aluminum with a Midnight Sport Band (MNPM3CH/A) and Silver Aluminum with a White Sport Band (MNPQ3CH/A). A variety of other watch bands are available from Apple via customization, as well.

Apple Model No:

A2855* (EMC 8092*)

Model ID:

Watch6,12

Details:

*This EMC number is shared by multiple models. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the bottom strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number only is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.

Also note that Apple originally inaccurately listed the model number as A2885 (two eights instead of two fives) for this model in some locations.

Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2855* Model Number, the 8092* EMC Number, and the Watch6,12 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

watchOS 9 (20R361)

Maximum OS:

Current

Details:

This Apple Watch fully supports the final version of watchOS 9 and watchOS 10. It fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11 -- as well.

watchOS 9 also requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later, watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later, and watchOS 11 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 18 or later.

Dimensions:

1.57 x 1.34 x 0.42

Avg. Weight:

0.98 ounces

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (40 mm x 34 mm x 10.7 mm, 27.8 grams).

Original Price:

N/A*

Est. Current Retail:

N/A*

Details:

*This model is not sold in the United States. Pricing varies by location, but in mainland China, all 40 mm Apple Watch SE 2 (Cellular) models start at RMB 2399 regardless of finish including basic watch bands. More premium watch bands increase the total cost of the watch and band.

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Global original prices for the Apple Watch SE 2 (Cellular, China, 40 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 2,399

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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

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