Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition, 38 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 2 38mm - MNPF2LL/A - Watch2,3 - A1816* - 3109*
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In a quiet admission that the expensive, gold laden original Apple Watch Edition models failed to find an audience in the marketplace, the Apple Watch Edition (Series 2) uses an attractive, durable, white ceramic housing that is a bit more expensive than the standard Apple Watch Series 2 models, but are more modest than their predecessors in price and market positioning alike.
Like the standard models that have a stainless steel housing, this particular Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) model, in the 38 mm size, features a 272x340 OLED display covered with a strong sapphire crystal layer for protection. The Apple Watch Series 2 Edition model is bundled simply with a white "Cloud" fluroelastomer sport band, though, rather than offered with a range of bands.
All Apple Watch Series 2 devices are controlled with a "Digital Crown" and a Force Touch capable display and need to be paired with an iPhone 5 or newer for most functionality.
All Apple Watch Series 2 models also have a dual core processor, water resistance to 50 meters, and built in GPS capabilities.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall, but more specifically "up to 3 hours" of talk time, "up to 6.5 hours" of audio playback, and "up to 8 hours" working out.
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- What are the differences between the Apple Watch Series 1 and the models replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 7, 2016* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2017 |
| 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 available for pre-order on September 7, 2016, and first shipped on September 16, 2016. |
| Processor Speed: |
780 MHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple S2* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) beyond that it has dual cores, but third-party analysis has determined that it runs at 780 MHz. Apple refers to this processor as the "S2". |
| Onboard RAM: |
512 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
8 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple makes no official mention of storage capacity. However, the Apple Watch Series 2 models have 8 GB of storage. |
| Song Capacity: |
200* |
Photo Capacity: |
100* |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity, but based on the 2 GB of storage for music and 75 MB of storage for photos, 200 songs and 100 photos is a reasonable estimate. |
| Case Type: |
Watch |
Form Factor: |
Apple Watch Series 2 (38 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) has a 38 mm form factor and uses a ceramic housing. |
| Housing Color: |
Ceramic* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) uses a white ceramic housing. As well researched by Wired, Apple's ceramic is a highly durable mix of zirconia (xirconium oxide) and alumina for brightness and strength. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.5" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
272x340 |
| Details: |
*The entire face of the watch contains a roughly 1.5" display, but this is not all viewable area. All 38 mm models of this type have a "second generation" OLED with a viewable display resolution of 272x340 with a brightness rating of 1000 nits. The display is covered by sapphire crystal.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| Details: |
The Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) has built-in support for 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 to "pair seamlessly with your iPhone." |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
3-18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that the device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life which includes "90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 30 minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth." Battery life for other uses varies -- reportedly "up to 3 hours" of talk time, "up to 6.5 hours" of audio playback, and "up to 8 hours" of working out. |
| Apple Order No: |
MNPF2LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 2 38mm |
| Details: |
The MNPF2LL/A order number is unique to this specific Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) model. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1816* (EMC 3109*) |
Model ID: |
Watch2,3 |
| Details: |
*This model number is unique to this model. However, it is not displayed externally nor is the EMC number.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A1816* Model Number, the 3109* EMC Number, and the Watch2,3 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 3.0 (14S326) |
Maximum OS: |
watchOS 6.3 |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch supports versions of the watchOS up to the last version of watchOS 6.3, although not all watch faces are available. watchOS 6 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later. This model cannot run watchOS 7 or later versions of the operating system. |
| Dimensions: |
1.54 x 1.34 x 0.46 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.40 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (39.2 mm x 34.0 mm x 11.8 mm, 39.6 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$1249 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The 38 mm Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition) originally was US$1249 with its standard white "Cloud" sport band.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used devices is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 2 (Edition, 38 mm) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for all Apple Watch models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$1649 |
Brazil: |
R$9.899 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $28,999 |
United States: |
US$1249 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1449 |
Belgium: |
€1469 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 10,999 |
Finland: |
€1479 |
| France: |
€1449 |
Germany: |
€1469 |
| Ireland: |
€1479 |
Italy: |
€1469 |
| Luxembourg: |
€1420,44 |
Netherlands: |
€1469 |
| Norway: |
NOK 14.190 |
Portugal: |
€1479 |
| Spain: |
€1469 |
Sweden: |
SEK 14.195 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 1429 |
United Kingdom: |
£1249 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 9,588 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$9,788 |
| India: |
Rs 110,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥125,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,539,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 5,699 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 69,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,818 |
Taiwan: |
NT$41,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 47,500 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1799 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1999 |
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