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Apple Watch Series 11

Jasper11 SEPTEMBER 2025

On 9 September 2025, Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 11. In this article, you’ll discover all the updates, from the brighter display and longer battery life to the latest health and fitness features. The Apple Watch Series 11 is now available.

What’s new in the Apple Watch Series 11?

The Apple Watch Series 11 brings several improvements and new features compared with the Series 10:

  • Extra-bright Retina display with Always-On, up to 2,000 nits, and improved viewing angles.
  • Faster and more efficient S10 chip for smoother performance and longer battery life.
  • Battery life of 24 hours, or up to 38 hours in Low Power mode, with fast charging (80% in 30 minutes).
  • Vitals app providing an overview of heart rate, breathing, temperature, oxygen levels, and sleep quality and quantity.
  • New sleep scores to give insights into your rest.
  • Updated Workout app and Workout Buddy.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 with a new display and improved battery life

The new Retina display on the Apple Watch Series 11 is brighter than ever, reaching a peak of 2,000 nits. This ensures the screen remains easy to read, even in bright sunlight. Unlike the Apple Watch Series 10, the Series 11 uses Always-On to show the time at all times without needing to touch the screen. The display is also twice as scratch-resistant as that of the Series 10. The battery has received a significant upgrade as well: your Apple Watch can last up to 24 hours on a full charge, or up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode. Thanks to fast charging, you can reach 80% in around half an hour.

Improved connectivity on the Apple Watch Series 11

With the Apple Watch Series 11, you can stay connected even without your iPhone nearby. Thanks to built-in GPS and cellular connectivity, you can make calls, send messages, stream music, and share your location all directly from your wrist. The enhanced GPS support provides even more accurate positioning, whether you’re in busy urban areas or mountainous regions. Additionally, the Series 11 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi networks, as well as Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring a stable connection with accessories such as the new AirPods Pro 3.

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Enhanced health monitoring on the Apple Watch Series 11

The Apple Watch Series 11 gives you even more insight into your health. With the new Vitals app, you can quickly check key metrics such as your heart rate, breathing, and temperature. The updated sleep scores also help you monitor your rest more effectively. These features are not only useful for your daily wellbeing but also during workouts, providing real-time feedback on heart rate zones, exertion, and recovery. This allows you to train smarter and stay more active.

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New features in watchOS

With watchOS 26, the Apple Watch Series 11 receives a range of smart upgrades that make daily use even easier:

  • Smart Stack: automatically displays the right widget at the right time, such as your next appointment or a weather update.
  • Workout Buddy: provides personalised motivation during workouts, tailored to your performance and history.
  • Live Translation: translates messages in real time, perfect for travel.
  • Enhanced Workout app with improved Custom Workouts.
  • Precision Finding: easily locate your iPhone with haptic feedback and visual cues.

A better chip in the Apple Watch Series 11

The Apple Watch Series 11 is powered by the new S10 chip. This smartwatch responds noticeably faster to everyday tasks, such as opening apps, navigating menus, and handling notifications. The chip is also more energy-efficient, contributing to the Series 11’s longer battery life. Thanks to the Neural Engine, AI features like Smart Stack, Live Translation, and Workout Buddy run more smoothly.

All differences between the Apple Watch Series 11 models

Property nameSize (mm)Material and coloursWeight (gram)ScreenBattery
Series 11 (42 mm)

42 x 36 x 9,7

Aluminium frame: Rose Gold, Silver, Space¬ Grey, Jet Black Titanium frame: Gold, Natural, Slate

Aluminium, GPS: 30,3 grams aluminium, GPS + Cellular: 29,7 grams titanium: 34,6 grams

Always-On Retina-OLED, 989 mm² screen size, 374 x 446 px

Up to 24 hours. In Low Power-mode up to 38 hours

Series 11 (46 mm)

46 x 39 x 9,7

Aluminium frame: Rose Gold, Silver, Space¬ Grey, Jet Black Titanium frame: Gold, Natural, Slate

Aluminium, GPS: 37,8 grams Aluminium, GPS + Cellular: 36,9 grams Titanium: 43,1 grams

Always-On Retina-OLED, 1220 mm² screen size, 416 x 496 px

Up to 24 hours. In Low Power-mode up to 38 hours.

Our advice on the Apple Watch Series 11

The Apple Watch Series 11 combines a brighter display, longer battery life, and a more powerful chip with new health and fitness features. With a choice of 2 sizes and a variety of materials, there’s always a model to suit your style and needs. If you’re looking for a smartwatch that supports you every day and helps you train smarter, the Series 11 is a smart choice.

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