Apple Watch Series 7 (Edition, Global, 45 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 7 45 mm - ML8Y3B/A** - Watch6,9 - A2478* - 3985*
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Please note that this A2478 Apple Watch Series 7 Edition (Global, 45 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 globally (just about everywhere in the world except for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico).
The Apple Watch Edition (Series 7) models use relatively lightweight and attractive titanium housings that are a bit more expensive than the stainless steel used by standard and Hermes Apple Watch Series 7 models, but have the same "Always On" 396x484 LTPO OLED screen covered with a protective "Sapphire crystal" layer and the same internals.
All Apple Watch Series 7 models are quite similar to the Apple Watch Series 6 that they replaced, but they have larger, more advanced displays; improved durability; and faster charging.
All cellular-equipped Apple Watch Series 7 models, including 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 15 or later for some functionality.
All Apple Watch Series 7 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display and have a 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 an iPhone (or LTE), "up to 11 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 11 hours" working out indoors and "up to 7 hours" working out outdoors with GPS, and "up to" 6 hours working out outdoors with GPS and LTE.
For the Apple Watch Edition (Series 7) models, sold only direct from Apple, the housing is offered in either silver Titanium or "Space Black" Titanium. Apple formally promotes five default configurations -- three with Titanium -- a purple "Leather Link", orange "Leather Link", and blue "Braided Solo Loop" (pictured, left) -- and two with Space Black Titanium -- a blue "Solo Loop" and gray and black "Sport Loop" (pictured, right) Other watch bands were available from Apple via customization, as well.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the Apple Watch Series 7 models?
- What are the differences between the Apple Watch Series 7 and earlier models?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 14, 2021* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 7, 2022 |
| 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 with limited specifics on September 14, 2021, first available for order on October 8, 2021, and began arriving to customers/was available in stores starting on October 15, 2021. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S7* |
| Details: |
*Apple provided little technical information about the Apple Watch Series 7, but it is a dual core Apple "S7" processor. The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip, a "1U" Ultra Wideband chip, a Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2), and an "always on" altimeter. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 7 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 7 (45 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 7 Edition model has a 45 mm form factor and uses a titanium housing in a silver color or "Space Black" color. |
| Housing Color: |
Titanium* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Series 7 model uses a titanium housing in a silver color or "Space Black" color. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.9" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
396x484 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 45 mm size Apple Watch Series 7 contains a roughly 1.9" (396x484) LTPO OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 1143 square mm display area. It has a brightness of 1000 nits. The Apple Watch Series 7 Edition models all have a titanium housing with the display covered by "Sapphire" crystal.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 7 models have built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz as well as Bluetooth 5.0. This specific model also has GPS/GNSS 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). It is sold globally (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 7 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 an iPhone (or LTE for cellular capable models), "up to 11 hours" of audio playback from Apple Watch storage, "up to 11 hours" of working out indoors, "up to 7 hours" of working out outdoors with GPS, and "up to 6 hours" of working out outdoors with GPS and LTE. |
| Apple Order No: |
ML8Y3B/A** |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 7 45 mm |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that the Apple Watch Series 7 models charge to 80% in "about 45 minutes" and completely charge in "about 75 minutes."
**Order numbers vary by country. In the UK, ML8Y3B/A is the order number for the silver colored Titanium watch housing by itself. In "Space Black", the order number is ML8X3B/A. Many watch bands were available, as well. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2478* (EMC 3985*) |
Model ID: |
Watch6,9 |
| 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 A2478* Model Number, the 3985* EMC Number, and the Watch6,9 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 8 (19R343) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the final version of watchOS 8, watchOS 9, and watchOS 10. It fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11 -- as well.
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, 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: |
1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.59 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (45 mm x 38 mm x 10.7 mm; 1.3 ounces (45.1 grams). |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This model was not sold in the United States. Pricing varied by country, but in the UK, the 45 mm Apple Watch Series 7 Edition models cost between £749 and £799 depending on the included band.
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Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 7 (Edition, Global, 45 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$11.199 |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
DKK 6,699-7,099 |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
€879-€929 |
Germany: |
€879-€929 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
NOK 9,490-9,990 |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€879-€929 |
Sweden: |
SEK 9.295-9.895 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 849-899 |
United Kingdom: |
£749-£799 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 6,299-6,699 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$6,699-HK$7,099 |
| India: |
Rs 87,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥100,300-¥106,300 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,059,000-1,119,000 |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
S$1,279-S$1,359 |
Taiwan: |
NT$24,400-NT$25,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 29,500-31,000 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1269-A$1339 |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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