You know since September 9, the Apple Watch Series 10 presents a new design. Without being as spectacular as some had expected, the new Series 10 is thinner and has an ever larger screen. The rest has not really changed, apart from the wide-angle OLED screen. To find out, iFixit published a teardown video that offers a detailed look at the interior.
See inside the Apple Watch 10
The experts’ disassembly reveals that the Apple Watch 10 remains a very compact technological object, but that its complex design makes its disassembly and repair difficult. Accessing the internal components requires heating the screen in order to remove it due to the tight fit between the glass and the metal frame – only 0.176 millimeters. This construction is not made to annoy repairers, but to reinforce the water resistance of the watch.
The iFixit video notably highlights the 1,266 Wh battery of the 46 mm version, whose capacity is similar to that of previous models. The battery is attached using simple adhesive, making it relatively easy to replace compared to other components. However, accessing other parts, like the Taptic Engine and sensors, requires removing numerous connectors and screws, all very small. iFixit also looked at the OLED display, and found that while Apple claims improved viewing angles, the structure of the screen remains quite similar to previous models. Apple did not use an innovative technique, it simply integrated a panel with a better viewing angle, while reducing the surrounding borders.
Despite its lighter profile, iFixit awarded the Series 10 a low repairability rating of 3 out of 10 due to the difficulty of accessing and replacing parts.
Other new features of the Apple Watch 10
In addition to its new design, Apple Watch Series 10 offers more powerful speakers, faster charging and is available in new materials and finishes including jet black. Prices start at €449 for the 42mm version (see Amazon for example), at €479 for the 46 mm aluminum version. Titanium models, which replace steel, start at €799.
Apple Watch Series 10 specifications
Display :
- Always-on Retina OLED LTPO3 display
- 1-2000 nits of brightness
- 374 by 446 pixels (42 mm), 416 by 496 pixels (46 mm)
Processor: Apple S10 System in Package (SiP) with 64-bit dual-core processor, with W3, 2nd generation ultra-wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
Battery :
- 42mm: up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 36 hours in low power mode
- 46 mm: 327 mAh, 1,266 Wh, up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 36 hours in low power mode
Operating system: WatchOS 11
Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate, barometer, permanent altimeter, compass, temperature (body), water temperature, depth gauge (up to 6 m)
Wireless Connectivity:
- LTE and UMTS in cellular models
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
- Wi-Fi 4 802.11n
- Bluetooth 5.3
Compatibility: requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18 or later
Vibes : Taptic motor
Miscellaneous features:
- Water and swim resistant up to 50 meters (WR50)
- IP6X certified dust resistance
- Gymnastics kit
- Apple Pay and Siri
- Qi wireless charging
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