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User profile for user: Siratus
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Apple watch battery, S6 vs SE, 44mm vs 40mm

Hi folks, I'm looking at getting an Apple Watch, either SE or S6. I'm pretty agnostic about the extra features in S6, and would probably turn a lot of them off to squeeze a bit more life out of it, and not too fussed about size.


I'm leaning towards 40mm SE, but wonder about battery capacity (if it's any help, I don't plan on using the watch for music or calls or gps, not interested in cellular)


Does anyone know or have a sense if the battery is better in the S6 than in the SE, and if the battery lasts longer in a 44mm vs a 40mm?


Thanks in advance for your time.



Posted on Oct 31, 2020 4:41 AM

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User profile for user: i_rina
i_rina
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Nov 4, 2020 6:44 AM in response to Siratus

Hi there, Siratus!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! That's an excellent question you have about the battery life for the Apple Watches. We suggest checking out this link for Apple Watch - Compare Models. Specifically, check out the section for "Power". Be sure you also check out the information in the post-script at the bottom if the page as well.


"8. Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, cellular coverage, configuration, and many other factors; actual results will vary. See apple.com/batteries and apple.com/watch/battery.html for more information.

9. Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, cellular coverage, configuration, and many other factors; actual results will vary. See apple.com/batteries and apple.com/watch/battery.html for more information.

10. Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2018 using shipping Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) each paired with an iPhone; all devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, cellular coverage, configuration, and many other factors; actual results will vary. See apple.com/batteries and apple.com/watch/battery.html for more information."


Thanks again for the question and have a super day!

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Apple watch battery, S6 vs SE, 44mm vs 40mm

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