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Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Series 10
The Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) followed the Apple Watch Series 9 (2023). Below: what separates them and which earns more at resale.
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 9 | Apple Watch Series 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Chip | S9 | S10 |
| Display | 41mm or 45mm | 42mm or 46mm |
| Model identifier | — | — |
| U.S. model number | — | — |
| Versions offered | 2 | 2 |
| Case size | 41mm, 45mm | 42mm, 46mm |
| Connectivity | GPS, GPS + Cellular | GPS, GPS + Cellular |
What is different?
The points that matter when you identify or sell one.
- Processor: Apple Watch Series 9 runs S9, while the Apple Watch Series 10 runs S10.
- Screen: 41mm or 45mm on one, 42mm or 46mm on the other.
- Case size: the Apple Watch Series 10 alone offered 42mm, 46mm; the Apple Watch Series 9 alone offered 41mm, 45mm.
Which one earns more at resale?
With the same configuration and condition, the Apple Watch Series 10 normally earns more.
Memory, storage, grade, battery health and extras all shift the final figure, so price your exact unit.
What moves the price on either one?
Configuration. Extra memory and storage lift the figure; the price check lists only combinations Apple actually built.
Condition. Grades run from Like New to Damaged, and cracked glass or dents cost the most.
Function and battery. Anything needing repair comes off the price, and a battery under 80% health lowers it.
Eligibility. Either one needs to be signed out of its Apple Account, with Find My and Activation Lock off and no lock or lost/stolen flag.
Unsure? The Watch app (General > About) lists the model and case details.
Side-by-side questions
Is the Apple Watch Series 10 worth more than the Apple Watch Series 9?
Matched for configuration and condition, the Apple Watch Series 10 normally earns more. Memory, storage, grade and included accessories still move each figure, so price both separately. The Apple Watch price is built from what the same configuration resells for right now, minus only what our technicians would need to fix.
Which details separate the Apple Watch Series 9 from the Apple Watch Series 10?
Look at the release year (2023 vs 2024), chip (S9 vs S10), display (41mm or 45mm vs 42mm or 46mm). In the Watch app on your iPhone, General > About names the model. The quickest check is the About screen, under Settings on iPad and iPhone or the Apple menu on a Mac, which names the model, year and chip.