Apple Watch Series 4
Apple · Released September 21, 2018

Watch Series 4

The redesign that put an ECG on your wrist.

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The Series 4 introduced 40mm and 44mm cases with a display more than 30% larger, an electrical heart sensor for ECG, fall detection, haptic feedback in the Digital Crown and a 50% louder speaker. The 64-bit S4 chip runs up to twice as fast as its predecessor. Battery is rated at 18 hours, there's no always-on display, and there was no built-in sleep tracking at launch.

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Key specs
Water resistance
50 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
Display type
LTPO AMOLED
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
LTPO AMOLED
Size
1.78" (45 mm)
Resolution
448x368
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
S4 with 64-bit dual-core processor
Storage
16GB
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Body
Weight
1.7 oz (48 g)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display1.78" (45 mm)LTPO AMOLED
AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbudsBT Bluetooth 5.0
ChipsetS4 with 64-bit dual-core processor
RAM / storage16GB
Weight1.7 oz (48 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Series 4 introduced 40mm and 44mm cases with a display more than 30% larger, an electrical heart sensor for ECG, fall detection, haptic feedback in the Digital Crown and a 50% louder speaker. The 64-bit S4 chip runs up to twice as fast as its predecessor. Battery is rated at 18 hours, there's no always-on display, and there was no built-in sleep tracking at launch.

Best for

Health-focused buyers who want ECG and fall detection

Not for

Anyone who wants an always-on screen or long battery life

Main strengthDisplay more than 30% larger
Main weakness18-hour rated battery
Reasons to buy
Display more than 30% larger
ECG and fall detection
S4 chip up to twice as fast
Haptic Digital Crown and louder speaker
Reasons to avoid
18-hour rated battery
No always-on display
No built-in sleep tracking at launch
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How it stacks up

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Apple Watch Series 4
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Watch Series 3 Aluminum
AlternativeWatch Series 3 Aluminum
Display
1.78"1.65"
Chipset
S4 with 64-bit dual-core processorDual-core
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Apple Watch Series 4
This deviceWatch Series 4
VS
Watch Edition Series 3
AlternativeWatch Edition Series 3
Display
1.78"1.65"
Chipset
S4 with 64-bit dual-core processorDual-core
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Apple Watch Series 4
This deviceWatch Series 4
VS
Watch Edition Series 2 38mm
AlternativeWatch Edition Series 2 38mm
Display
1.78"1.5"
Chipset
S4 with 64-bit dual-core processorDual-core 780 MHz Cortex-A7
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Product data

Full specifications

19 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
LTPO AMOLED
Pixel density
326 ppi
Brightness
1000 nits
HDR
HDR10+
Form factor
smartwatch

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi
NFC
✓
Cellular
LTE
Audio codecs
AAC, SBC

Body

Water resistance
50 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X

Launch

Released
September 23, 2023
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