Apple Watch 5 vs. 6: Which is Better?

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Let’s compare the two watch generations and take an in-depth look at their differences.

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The Apple Watch 6 is noticeably lighter than its predecessor, with 30.5 grams for the 40mm model and 36.5 grams for the 44mm version. In comparison, the Apple Watch 5 weighs 39.8 grams for the 40mm model and 47.8 grams for the 44mm edition.

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This pattern is carried on by the Apple Watch 6 as well. The Apple Watch 5 does not come equipped with this particular function.

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Despite maintaining the same overall design, the Apple Watch 6 is an upgrade in terms of colors to the Apple Watch 5.

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The Apple Watch 6 is equipped with a 64-bit dual-core S6. In contrast, the Apple Watch 5 was powered by a 32-bit single-core S5.

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Although the battery life of the Apple Watch 6 remains unchanged from that of the Apple Watch 5, it charges much more quickly, in around 40% less time.

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An always-on Retina display is available on the Apple Watch 5 and 6. However, the display on the Apple Watch 6 is two and a half times brighter than the Apple Watch 5.

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Apple Watch 5 vs. 6: Which is Better?

Let’s compare the two watch generations and take an in-depth look at their differences.

The Apple Watch 6 is noticeably lighter than its predecessor, with 30.5 grams for the 40mm model and 36.5 grams for the 44mm version. In comparison, the Apple Watch 5 weighs 39.8 grams for the 40mm model and 47.8 grams for the 44mm edition.

Weight

This pattern is carried on by the Apple Watch 6 as well. The Apple Watch 5 does not come equipped with this particular function.

Blood-Oxygen Oximeter

Despite maintaining the same overall design, the Apple Watch 6 is an upgrade in terms of colors to the Apple Watch 5.

Design

The Apple Watch 6 is equipped with a 64-bit dual-core S6. In contrast, the Apple Watch 5 was powered by a 32-bit single-core S5.

Processor

Although the battery life of the Apple Watch 6 remains unchanged from that of the Apple Watch 5, it charges much more quickly, in around 40% less time.

Faster Battery Charging

An always-on Retina display is available on the Apple Watch 5 and 6. However, the display on the Apple Watch 6 is two and a half times brighter than the Apple Watch 5.

Display

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