Apple Watch Series 5 (Edition, Global, 40 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 5 40 mm - MWQE2B/A** - Watch5,3 - A2156* - 3319*
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Please note that this A2156 Apple Watch Series 5 Hermes (Global, 40 mm) model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 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, 13, and 17. It is sold just about everywhere in the world except for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
The Apple Watch Edition (Series 5) models use relatively lightweight and attractive titanium and ceramic housings that are a bit more expensive than the stainless steel used by standard Apple Watch Series 5 models, but have the same "Always On" LTPO OLED displays (324x394 for the 40 mm size) and the same internals.
All Apple Watch Series 5 models look nearly identical to the Apple Watch Series 4 that they replaced, but they have a newer processor, at least twice the storage capacity, and the aforementioned "Always-On" Retina Display, a compass, and an International Emergency Calling feature.
All cellular-equipped Apple Watch Series 5 models, like this one, are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone, but it still requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later for most functionality. All Apple Watch Series 5 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a Force Touch capable display and have an "all ceramic and sapphire crystal back" that connects to the charger, as well.
Battery life is an Apple estimated "up to 18 hours" overall, but more specifically "up to 1.5 hours" of talk time connected to LTE, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 7 hours" streaming audio via LTE, "up to 10 hours" working out indoors, "up to 6 hours" working out outdoors with GPS, and "up to 5 hours" working out outdoors with GPS and LTE.
For this specific 40 mm Apple Watch Edition (Series 5) model, Apple formally promoted three default options -- a silver-colored Titanium case with a Khaki Sport Loop (pictured, left), a Space Black Titanium case with an "Anchor" Gray Sport Loop, and a White Ceramic case with an "Alaskan" Blue Sport Loop (pictured, right). Other watch bands were available via customization, as well.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 10, 2019* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 15, 2020 |
| 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 introduced on September 10, 2019, was first available for pre-order on September 13, 2019, and was first available in stores on September 20, 2019. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S5* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the processor in the Apple Watch Series 5 models is a 64-bit dual core Apple "S5" processor. The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 5 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 Series 5 (40 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 5 Edition model has a 40 mm form factor and uses a black or silver colored titanium or white ceramic housing. |
| Housing Color: |
Titanium/Ceramic* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Series 5 Edition model uses either a black or silver colored titanium or a white ceramic housing. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.8" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
324x394 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 40 mm size Apple Watch Series 5 contains a roughly 1.8" (324x394) LTPO OLED "Always-On Retina" display with Force Touch capability. It has rounded corners and a 759 square mm display area. It has a brightness of 1000 nits. Apple Watch Series 5 Edition models have a titanium or ceramic case and the display covered by "Sapphire" crystal.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 5 models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0. This specific model also has GPS (as well as 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), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), and 66 (AWS-3) and UMTS 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 850 MHz, ad 900 MHz. It does not support LTE bands 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), or 17 (700b MHz). It is sold just about everywhere in the world except for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion* |
Battery Life: |
1.5-18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 5 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this cellular-capable 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." Battery life for other uses varies -- reportedly "up to 1.5 hours" of talk time connected to LTE, "up to 10 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 7 hours" streaming audio via LTE, "up to 10 hours" working out indoors, "up to 6 hours" working out outdoors with GPS, and "up to 5 hours" working out outdoors with GPS and LTE. |
| Apple Order No: |
MWQE2B/A** |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 5 40 mm |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that the Apple Watch Series 5 models completely charge in "about 2.5 hours" and charge to 80% capacity in "about 1.5 hours."
**The order number varies in different countries, but in the UK, MWQE2B/A is the order number for the silver-colored titanium housing without a corresponding band. The black titanium housing and white ceramic housing, both again without corresponding bands, are MWQD2B/A and MWQF2B/A, respectively.
At the time this model was introduced, Apple highlighted three default watch band options -- a silver-colored Titanium case with a Khaki Sport Loop (MWTT2ZM/A), a Space Black Titanium case with an "Anchor" Gray Sport Loop (MWTQ2ZM/A), and a White Ceramic case with an "Alaskan" Blue Sport Loop (MX3M2ZM/A). Other watch bands were available via customization, as well. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2156* (EMC 3319*) |
Model ID: |
Watch5,3 |
| Details: |
*This model number and EMC number are 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 see: All Apple Watch models with the A2156* Model Number, the 3319* EMC Number, and the Watch5,3 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 6.0 (17R575) |
Maximum OS: |
watchOS 10.x |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the last version of watchOS 6 and watchOS 7 as well as the last version of watchOS 8. It additionally supports watchOS 9, but it does not include Apple Watch Mirroring or the expanded global keyboard options.
Finally, this model supports watchOS 10, but it does not measure time in daylight. It does not support watchOS 11 or later versions of the operating system.
watchOS 6 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13 or later, watchOS 7 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 14 or later, watchOS 8 also requires an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15 or later, watchOS 9 also requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later, and watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later. |
| Dimensions: |
1.57 x 1.34 x 0.42 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.24/1.4* ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (40 mm x 34 mm x 10.74 mm). *With a titanium housing, this model weighs 1.24 oz (35.1 grams); with a ceramic housing, it weighs 1.4 oz (39.7 g). |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This model was not sold in the US. Pricing varied by country, but in the UK, 40 mm Apple Watch Series 5 Edition models were £799 with a silver or black-colored Titanium case and a Sport Loop band. With a white-colored Ceramic case and a Sport Loop band, they cost £1299.
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Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 5 (Edition, Global, 40 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: |
N/A |
Brazil: |
R$7.399, R$11.999 |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
€849, €1399 |
Germany: |
€849, €1399 |
| Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€859, €1409 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€849, €1399 |
Sweden: |
SEK 9.595, 15.395 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 849, 1349 |
United Kingdom: |
£799, £1299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 6,299, 9,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$6,299, HK$9,999 |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥82,800, ¥133,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,019,000, 1,699,000 |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
S$1,159, S$1,899 |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
THB 25,400, 41,400 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1259, A$1999 |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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