Apple Watch Series 9 (Aluminum, GPS, 45 mm) Specs
Identifiers: Watch Series 9 45 mm - MR9G3LL/A* - Watch7,2 - A2980* - 8398*
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The Apple Watch Series 9 models are quite similar to the Apple Watch Series 8 models that they replaced, but they have a new processor, a brighter display, support for a "magical new double tap gesture," and improved Siri capabilities.
This particular model, the Apple Watch Series 9 (Aluminum, GPS, 45 mm) does not have wireless cellular capability, but higher-end models in the series also are capable of being connected to the Internet without a "tethered" iPhone for some functionality. This "GPS" model is required to be connected to an iPhone XS or later running iOS 17 or later.
All Apple Watch Series 9 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display. This particular Apple Watch Series 9, the GPS model in the 45 mm size, features a 396x484 "Always-On Retina" LTPO OLED screen with "up to" 2000 nits of brightness and 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; the "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to up to 36 hours by disabling the Always-On Display and other functions.
There are five aluminum body options that were offered by Apple Authorized Resellers -- pink, nearly black "Midnight" (pictured, right), warm gray "Starlight", silver (pictured, left), and (PRODUCT) RED. A variety of bundled bands in addition to a wide range of additional watch bands were available from Apple via customization, as well.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2023 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 9, 2024 |
| 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 12, 2023, became available for pre-order on September 15, 2023, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 22, 2023. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Apple S9* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides little technical information about the Apple Watch Series 9, but it is a dual core Apple "S9" processor (SiP) with a "4-core Neural Engine". The clockspeed is unspecified. It also has a "W3" Apple wireless chip, a "second-generation" Ultra Wideband chip that "enables Precision Finding for the iPhone 15 family", a Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2), an Electrical heart sensor (ECG app), a third generation" optical heart sensor, an "always on" altimeter, dual temperature sensors, and more. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64 GB |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 9 models have 64 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 9 (45 mm) |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch Series 9 model has a 45 mm form factor and uses an anodized aluminum housing in pink, nearly black "Midnight", warm gray "Starlight", silver, and (PRODUCT) RED color options. |
| Housing Color: |
Aluminum* |
Controller: |
Digital Crown |
| Details: |
*This Apple Watch Series 9 model uses an anodized aluminum housing. It is available in pink, nearly black "Midnight", warm gray "Starlight", silver, and (PRODUCT) RED colors. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.9" OLED* |
Display Resolution: |
396x484 |
| Details: |
*The face of the 45 mm size Apple Watch Series 9 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 2000 nits. This Apple Watch Series 9 display is covered by scratch-resistant Ion-X glass. |
| Standard Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All Apple Watch Series 9 models have built-in support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) as well as Bluetooth 5.3.
This specific model also has L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou support, but not cellular capability. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (308 mAh) |
Battery Life: |
18 Hours* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Watch Series 9 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." The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 36 hours by reducing some functionality. |
| Apple Order No: |
MR9G3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Watch Series 9 45 mm |
| Details: |
*MR9G3LL/A is the order number for this Apple Watch Series 9 in Pink Aluminum, with a small/medium Light Pink Sports Band, sold by Apple Authorized Resellers in the US.
Other bundled housing and watch band combinations offered by Apple Authorized Resellers include Pink Aluminum with a medium/large Light Pink Sports Band (MR9H3LL/A), Pink Aluminum with a Light Pink Sport Loop (MR9J3LL/A), Midnight Aluminum with a small/medium Midnight Sport Band (MR993LL/A), Midnight Aluminum with a medium/large Midnight Sport Band (MR9A3LL/A), Midnight Aluminum with a Midnight Sport Loop (MR9C3LL/A), Starlight Aluminum with a small/medium Starlight Sport Band (MR963LL/A), Starlight Aluminum with a medium/large Starlight Sport Band (MR973LL/A), Starlight Aluminum with a Starlight Sport Loop (MR983LL/A), Silver Aluminum with a small/medium "Storm Blue" Sport Band (MR9D3LL/A), Silver Aluminum with a medium/large "Storm Blue" Sport Band (MR9E3LL/A), Silver Aluminum with a "Winter Blue" Sport Loop (MR9F3LL/A), (PRODUCT) RED Aluminum with a small/medium Red Sport Band (MRXJ3LL/A), and (PRODUCT) RED Aluminum with a medium/large Red Sport Band (MRXK3LL/A).
Numerous other body and watch band combinations were available from Apple via customization, as well. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2980* (EMC 8398*) |
Model ID: |
Watch7,2 |
| Details: |
*This model number and EMC number are unique to this model. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.
Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2980* Model Number, the 8398* EMC Number, and the Watch7,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
watchOS 10.0.1 (21R360) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Apple Watch fully supports the final version of watchOS 10 as well as the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11.
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: |
1.37 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (45 mm x 38 mm x 10.7 mm, 38.8 grams). |
| Original Price: |
US$429* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$325-US$400 |
| Details: |
*All standard 45 mm Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS-only) models start at US$429 regardless of finish including basic watch bands; more premium watch bands increase the price.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Apple Watch Series 9 (Aluminum, GPS, 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: |
C$589 |
Brazil: |
R$5.399 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $9,699 |
United States: |
US$429* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€479 |
Belgium: |
€479 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 3,899 |
Finland: |
€489 |
| France: |
€479 |
Germany: |
€479 |
| Ireland: |
€479 |
Italy: |
€489 |
| Luxembourg: |
€459,21 |
Netherlands: |
€479 |
| Norway: |
NOK 5,890 |
Portugal: |
€489 |
| Spain: |
€479 |
Sweden: |
SEK 6.095 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 429 |
United Kingdom: |
£429 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 3,199 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$3,399 |
| India: |
Rs 44,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥64,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 639,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 2,049 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 28,490 |
| Singapore: |
S$649 |
Taiwan: |
NT$14,500 |
| Thailand: |
THB 16,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 11,299,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$699 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$809 |
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