The Apple Watch Series 8, which will be launched this fall, will add a new "extra large model" and launch a new model with a size of 47 mm. In the development process of Apple Watch, although Apple provides a variety of case materials, strap materials and sizes, the device lineup remains in 2 size classes. The Apple Watch Series 8 will change that.
The first three generations of Apple Watch have case sizes of 38 mm and 42 mm respectively; the fourth to sixth generations have case sizes of 40 mm and 44 mm respectively. Apple has slightly expanded the dimensions on the Apple Watch Series 7 to 41mm and 45mm thanks to the display that wraps around the edge of the case.
Despite these size variations, all Apple Watches come in large or small sizes. So if a customer buys a band for the 42mm Apple Watch Series 2, it will still work on the 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 since they both fall into the broad category.
Sources suggest that the Apple Watch Series 8 may be available in a third, larger size, with details currently scarce as the only leaked detail is the 1.99-inch display size.
This is a large number because monitor manufacturers use inches to measure displays diagonally, while watch cases are measured using the distance from the top to the bottom of the watch screen. Therefore, the display size of the Apple Watch Series 7 in the 45mm case is approximately 1.9 inches. The leak did not specify how the 0.09-inch increase would be applied. This could mean a larger display in a thinner case, or an increase in case size proportional to the display size .
The long-rumored tablet Apple Watch will feature a large 2.2-inch display in a 47mm case. Leaker and display supply chain analyst Ross Young seems to be leaning towards a 47mm case and 1.99-inch display.
Apple is expected to announce the “Apple Watch Series 8” alongside the iPhone 14 at an event in September. There could be three sizes of Apple Watch, with rugged model options, new health metrics and better performance.
