Introduction Date:
September 7, 2022
Discontinued Date:
September 12, 2023
Processor Speed:
N/A
Processor Type:
Apple S8*
Onboard RAM:
1 GB*
Storage Capacity:
32 GB
Song Capacity:
N/A
Photo Capacity:
N/A
Details:
*Apple does not provide an estimate of song and photo capacity instead opting just for GB.
Case Type:
Watch
Form Factor:
Apple Watch Series 8 (45 mm)
Housing Color:
Aluminum/Steel*
Controller:
Digital Crown
Details:
*This Apple Watch Series 8 model uses an anodized aluminum or stainless steel housing. Aluminum is available in warm gray "Starlight", nearly black "Midnight", silver, and (PRODUCT) RED colors. Stainless steel is available in a gold, graphite, or silver color.
Built-in Display:
1.9" OLED*
Display Resolution:
396x484
Details:
*The face of the 45 mm size Apple Watch Series 8 contains a roughly 1.9" (396x484) LTPO OLED "Always-On Retina" display. It has rounded corners and a 1143 square mm display area. It has a brightness of 1000 nits. Apple Watch Series 8 models with an aluminum case are covered by scratch-resistant Ion-X glass, those with stainless steel have the display covered by "Sapphire" crystal.
Standard Wireless:
802.11b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz
Standard Bluetooth:
5.3
Battery Type:
Lithium Ion (308 mAh)
Battery Life:
18 Hours*
Details:
*The Apple Watch Series 8 uses a built-in, proprietary Lithium Ion battery. Apple reports that this device provides "up to 18 hours" of battery life which includes "90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours." Apple no longer provides battery life estimates for talk time, audio playback, or other activities. The "Low Power Mode" option can extend battery life to 36 hours by temporarily disabling the "Always-On Retina Display, workout autostart, heart health notifications, and more."
Apple Order No:
MNVP3LL/A*
Apple Subfamily:
Watch Series 8 45 mm
Apple Model No:
A2774* (EMC 8097*)
Model ID:
Watch6,17
Details:
*This model number and EMC number are shared by multiple models. The model number is externally listed on the housing in the "groove" where the bottom strap connects. It also is listed on the box and within software. The EMC number only is listed within software under Settings > General > Regulatory.

Also see: All Apple Watch models with the A2774* Model Number, the 8097* EMC Number, and the Watch6,17 Model Identifier.
Pre-Installed OS:
watchOS 9 (20R361)
Maximum OS:
Current
Details:
This Apple Watch fully supports the final version of watchOS 9 and watchOS 10. It fully supports the current version of the watchOS -- watchOS 11 -- as well.

watchOS 9 also requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later, watchOS 10 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 17 or later, and watchOS 11 also requires an iPhone XS or iPhone XR or later running iOS 18 or later.
Dimensions:
1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42
Avg. Weight:
1.37/1.82* ounces
Original Price:
US$539-US$779*
Est. Current Retail:
US$375-US$550
Details:
*All standard 45 mm Apple Watch Series 8 (Cellular) models started at US$539 with an aluminum case and a basic watch band. Stainless Steel cases and more premium watch bands pushed the total cost of the watch and band as high as US$779.

Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.