Status
Discontinued
Quick Summary
As a compelling mid-range option, the Apple Watch Edition 38mm (1st gen) delivers seamlessly integrated into Apple's premium ecosystem, solid hardware that easily handles everyday demands. It runs on watchOS 1.0, upgradable to watchOS 4.3.2, which pairs beautifully with its 1.5 inches OLED display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. It effortlessly handles daily applications and moderate tasks, drawing power from a 205 mAh battery.
Hardware Score Analysis
A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.
Performance
60%
Display
71%
Camera
0%
Battery
60%
Memory
61%
Launch
Display
Type
Retina OLED, 450 nits (peak)
Size
1.5 inches
Resolution
340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density)
Protection
Sapphire crystal glass
Features
3D Touch display
Body
Dimensions
38.6 x 33.3 x 10.5 mm (1.52 x 1.31 x 0.41 in)
Weight
55 g body (3.35 oz)
Build
Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic back, 18-karat yellow/rose gold frame
Features
IPX7 water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes
Colors
18-karat Rose Gold/White, Rose Gray Buckle18-karat Yellow Gold/Black, Red Buckle
Connectivity
Technology
No cellular connectivity
SIM
No
Platform
OS
watchOS 1.0, upgradable to watchOS 4.3.2
Chipset
Apple S1 (28 nm)
CPU
520 MHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX543
Memory
Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
8GB 512MB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
Comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
Positioning
No
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
No
Features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate
Other
Natural language commands and dictation
Battery
Type
Li-Ion 205 mAh (0.78 Wh), non-removable
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Miscellaneous
Models
A1553
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