Despite rumors suggesting the Apple Watch Series 2 models would feature longer battery life than the original Apple Watch models, technical specifications for the new devices shared by Apple suggest the Apple Watch Series 2 will continue to offer up to 18 hours of battery life -- the same as Apple Watch Series 1.

Part leaks indicate the Apple Watch Series 2 may indeed have a larger battery built into it, but it appears any increase in battery capacity is being consumed by the new GPS chip introduced in the Series 2. GPS, which will bring better location tracking to the Apple Watch, can drain a significant amount of battery.

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Apple didn't mention the battery life of the Apple Watch Series 2 on stage or point towards any battery improvements, so we will need to wait for a device teardown to see exactly what's inside.

In addition to a new GPS chip, the Apple Watch Series 2 features a more water resistant casing suitable for swimming, a display that's brighter in direct sunlight, and a second-generation dual-core S2 system-on-a-chip that offers 2x faster graphics performance and 50 percent faster CPU performance. Power drawn by the GPS chip may also be mitigated by the new S2.

Top Rated Comments

SMIDG3T Avatar
107 months ago
That's fine. We've got three great features. Water-resistant up to 50m, faster performance and GPS.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iTom17 Avatar
107 months ago
I may consider it when it has a 10 day battery life like my Jawbone UP2 has.
Why do people still make an argument of this? I mean, I definitely think it would bring some benefits if the Apple Watch did offer improved battery life. But I have no complaints myself whatsoever. Heck, since watchOS 2.2 or something I've had easily over 50% left after a full work day (07:00 to 00:00). And I put it on the charger every night, so I don't really see why it should be better. Maybe if you go camping or something...?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jdillings Avatar
107 months ago
Continues to offer no reason to buy it
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iTom17 Avatar
107 months ago
Continues to offer no reason to buy it
I'm an Apple Watch user myself, and I continue to see the benefits of it. :)
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Nunyabinez Avatar
107 months ago
Continues to offer no reason to buy it
I guess Apple should have checked with you before selling millions of Apple Watches. Would have saved them a lot of heartache.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Nunyabinez Avatar
107 months ago
AKA Not very good.
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Have they sold millions of them?
In April the estimate was 12 million. I think that makes it millions
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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