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Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm

Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm
₦698,000.00
Brand: iWatch
Category: Apple Watch
  • DISPLAY: (1.65") 390x312 pixels
  • CAMERA: No
  • BATTTERY: 334 mAh
  • OS: watchOS 3.0, upgradable to watchOS 6.2.8
  • CHIPSET: Apple S2 (16 nm)
  • SIM: No

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6
  • BATTERY 7 / 10
  • DISPLAY 6 / 10
  • STORAGE 5 / 10
  • SOFTWARE 6 / 10

The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminium 42mm Price in Nigeria is 698,000 Naira and this includes Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Rivers, Ogun, Oyo, Delta, Kaduna, Edo, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Benin, Owerri, Warri.

The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm presented a stylish and affordable way to experience the initial wave of smartwatch features introduced in Series 2. Here’s a look at its key specifications:

 

Display:

The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm utilized a 1.65-inch Ion-X glass Retina display with a resolution of 312 x 390 pixels. This display offered good readability for notifications, timekeeping, and basic app interactions. However, it lacked features introduced in later models, such as pressure touch for deeper functionality or the always-on mode for constant timekeeping.

Battery:

Apple claimed the Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm could last up to 18 hours on a single charge with typical usage. This was a standard battery life for smartwatches at the time. It might not compete as well with modern devices that boast more efficient processors, especially for users relying heavily on features with constant connectivity.

Storage:

The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm came in two storage options: 8GB and 16GB. While these capacities seem limited by today’s standards, they provided enough space for essential apps, workout data, music playlists, and podcasts at the time of launch.

Software:

The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm launched with watchOS 2 and likely received updates up to watchOS 3. The software experience offered basic fitness tracking functionalities like step counting, calorie tracking, and workout monitoring. It also displayed notifications, allowed music playback control, and provided core functionalities like the Activity app. However, features introduced in later models, such as GPS, cellular connectivity, ECG, or fall detection, were not available in Series 2.

Connectivity:

The Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum 42mm relied on Wi-Fi connectivity. This meant it required a nearby iPhone for internet access and features like receiving calls and texts. Cellular connectivity, a game-changer for later models, was not an option in Series 2.

Memory:

Apple doesn’t disclose the specific RAM capacity for any Apple Watch model. However, benchmarks and leaks suggest the Series 2 had a bump in RAM compared to the Series 1. This ensured adequate performance for running essential apps, navigating the watchOS interface, and basic fitness tracking functionalities on the larger display.

 

The aluminum case option in the Series 2 offered a more affordable price point compared to the stainless steel models while maintaining the same core functionalities. While surpassed by later Apple Watches, the Series 2 Aluminum 42mm played a role in making smartwatches more accessible and introducing features that became commonplace. However, for users seeking the latest technology and functionalities, a newer Apple Watch model would be a better choice in 2024.

Specs

NETWORK

Technology No cellular connectivity

LAUNCH

Release Date 2016, September. Released 2016, December
Status Discontinued

BODY

Dimensions 42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm (1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 in)
Weight 34.2 g body (1.20 oz)
Build Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame
SIM No 50m water resistant

DISPLAY

Type Retina OLED, 1000 nits (peak)
Size 1.65 inches
Resolution 390 x 312 pixels (~303 ppi density)
Protection Ion-X strengthened glass 3D Touch display

PLATFORM

OS watchOS 3.0, upgradable to watchOS 6.2.8
Chipset Apple S2 (16 nm)
CPU Dual-core 780 MHz Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR G6200

MEMORY

Card slot No
Internal 8GB 512MB RAM

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB No

FEATURES

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate Natural language commands and dictation

BATTERY

Type Li-Ion 334 mAh (1.27 Wh), non-removable
Charging Wireless

MISC

Models A1758
Colors Case colors: silver, gold, rose gold, gray Band colors: gray, white, blue, brown, orange, black Band types: sport, woven nylon

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