Watch · Apple Silicon · 2022
Apple Watch Series 8
A subtle update with meaningful sensors: dual temperature sensors enabled retrospective ovulation estimates, and crash detection could call for help after a car accident.
Added a body-temperature sensor (for cycle tracking) and car-crash detection.
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Apple Watch Series 8: key facts
When was the Apple Watch Series 8 released?
The Apple Watch Series 8 arrived on September 16, 2022. Apple discontinued it in September 2023.
How much did the Apple Watch Series 8 cost?
The Apple Watch Series 8 launched at $399 in 2022, about $427 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple S8 (64-bit dual-core) at 1.80 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 1.9" LTPO OLED, 484×396 display.
Why does the Apple Watch Series 8 matter?
Added a body-temperature sensor (for cycle tracking) and car-crash detection.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple S8 (64-bit dual-core) · 1.80 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 1.9" LTPO OLED, 484×396 |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Magnetic fast charging |
| Weight | ~38 g |
| Dimensions | 41 mm or 45 mm case |
| Operating system | watchOS 9 |
| Released | September 16, 2022 |
| Discontinued | September 2023 |
| Launch price | $399 |
How the Apple Watch Series 8 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.80 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $399 in 2022, about $427 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It shared the crash-detection feature with that year’s iPhone 14.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11