Apple Watch SE (2022) vs Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple Watch SE (2022)

50,400DACheaper

Apple

Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum

71,760DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple Watch SE (2022)

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Size (inches)	1.78	1.9
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	368	396
Resolution Width	448	484
Peak Brightness	1000	2000
PPI	326	326
Glass Type	Ion-X strengthened glass	Ion-X strengthened glass

Platform

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
CPU	Dual-core	Dual-core
GPU	PowerVR	PowerVR
Chipset Name	Apple S8	Apple S9

Memory

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	32GB 1GB RAM	64GB

Battery

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Capacity (mAh)	296	308
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion

Body

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Build	Glass front, plastic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame	Glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back, aluminum frame
SIM	eSIM	eSIM
Height (mm)	44	45
Thickness (mm)	10.7	10.7
Weight (g)	33	31.9
Width (mm)	38	38

Launch

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Announced	2022, September 07	2023, September 12
Status	Available. Released 2022, September 16	Available. Released 2023, September 22

Network

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International, China, HK	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International, China, HK
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Radio	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4

Sound

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Apple Watch SE (2022)	Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (2nd gen), barometer, always-on altimeter, compass	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body)

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple Watch SE (2022) and Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple Watch SE (2022) is 30% cheaper at 50,400 DZD versus 71,760 DZD for the Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple Watch Series 9 Aluminum packs a 308 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.