Apple Watch and my iphone compass are 6 degrees apart

I am not using a magnetic strap on my watch, I have the new SE and i am using my iphone 12 mini. The readings of each when pointing the exact same angle are 6 degrees apart and my phone is also not facing any magnetic interference.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Aug 25, 2023 6:56 PM

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