Apple Watch Series 10: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
Apple Watch Series 10 is a smartwatch released in 2024 that works with iPhone. It lists Standard GPS, IP6X and Apple Pay.
Specifications
| Release year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Case size | 42 / 46 mm |
| Display | OLED, Always-On |
| Brightness | 2000 nits |
| Battery as listed | Up to 18 hours (36 hours in low power mode) |
| Water rating | IP6X |
| Case material | Aluminum / titanium |
| GPS type | Standard GPS |
| Operating system | watchOS 11 (still updated) |
| Works with | iPhone |
| Connection | eSIM · LTE |
| Contactless wallet | Apple Pay |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, HRV, Skin temperature, ECG, Sleep apnea |
| Safety features | SOS, Fall detection |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone.
- Lists SOS or fall detection, see our guide for older adults.
How it compares
Closest models from Apple
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch SE 3 | 2025 | 40 / 44 mm | Up to 18 hours | 5ATM | Standard GPS | iOS only |
| Apple Watch Series 9 | 2023 | 41 / 45 mm | Up to 18 hours (36 hours in low power mode) | IP6X | Standard GPS | iOS only |
| Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) | 2022 | 40 / 44 mm | Up to 18 hours | Not listed | Standard GPS | iOS only |
Compared with Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 10 lists an older release year (2024 against 2025), Aluminum / titanium case material, where Apple Watch SE 3 lists Aluminum and case sizes of 42 / 46 mm against 40 / 44 mm.
Compared with Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10 lists a newer release year (2024 against 2023), Aluminum / titanium case material, where Apple Watch Series 9 lists Aluminum / stainless steel and case sizes of 42 / 46 mm against 41 / 45 mm.
Compared with Apple Watch SE (2nd gen), Apple Watch Series 10 lists a newer release year (2024 against 2022), a brighter listed display (2000 nits against 1000) and Aluminum / titanium case material, where Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) lists Aluminum.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed. Has eSIM or LTE, so it can work without the phone if you add a carrier plan.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- Apple smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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