Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) vs Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen)
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Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.65 | 1.65 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 312 | 312 |
| Resolution Width | 390 | 390 |
| Peak Brightness | 450 | 1000 |
| PPI | 303 | 303 |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal glass | Ion-X strengthened glass |
Platform
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 520 MHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 780 MHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543 | PowerVR G6200 |
| Chipset Name | Apple S1 | Apple S2 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8GB 0.5GB RAM | 8GB 0.5GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 250 | 334 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), ceramic/sapphire crystal back, stainless steel frame | Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | 42 | 42.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Weight (g) | 50 | 34.2 |
| Width (mm) | 35.9 | 36.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2015, April | 2016, September. Released 2016, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | No | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple Watch 42mm (1st gen) and Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm packs a 334 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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