Apple Watch SE (2020) and Apple Watch Series 4 both target smartwatches buyers in Nigeria, but the deciding factors are generation and variants.
Check the verdict first, then review the differences and table rows for Apple Watch SE (2020) and Apple Watch Series 4. Prioritize the specs, price range, condition, warranty and delivery details that affect how you plan to use this product category.
Before checkout, confirm live availability, selected variant, regional compatibility and included accessories on the product page. Similar model names can hide different storage, platform, display or bundle details, so use the table as a shortlist before opening the final product listing.
| Spec | Apple Watch SE (2020) | Apple Watch Series 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Product type | Apple smartwatch | Apple smartwatch |
|---|
| Generation | Apple Watch SE (1st generation, introduced 2020) | Apple Watch Series 4 |
|---|
| Case sizes | 40mm and 44mm model family | 40mm and 44mm model family |
|---|
| Variants | GPS and GPS + Cellular variants exist; confirm exact row before checkout | GPS and GPS + Cellular variants exist |
|---|
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Display type | Retina LTPO OLED display | LTPO OLED Retina display with Force Touch |
| Resolution | 40mm: 324 x 394; 44mm: 368 x 448 | 40mm: 324 x 394; 44mm: 368 x 448 |
| Brightness | up to 1000 nits | up to 1000 nits |
| Glass/back | Ion-X front glass; ceramic/sapphire back on model family | — |
| Type | Retina LTPO OLED | LTPO Retina OLED |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| Performance and Sensors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chip | S5 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor; W3 wireless chip | S4 with 64-bit dual-core processor; W3 wireless chip |
| Storage | 32GB capacity | 16GB capacity |
| Sensors | optical heart sensor, compass, always-on altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor | electrical heart sensor, optical heart sensor, barometric altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope and ambient light sensor |
| Safety | fall detection and Emergency SOS support where region/network allows | fall detection and Emergency SOS support where available |
| Connectivity and Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Cellular | LTE/UMTS on GPS + Cellular models | LTE/UMTS on GPS + Cellular models |
| Water resistance | 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010 | 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Battery | up to 18 hours; battery life varies by use and condition | up to 18 hours; battery life varies by condition |
| Buying Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Confirm before checkout | confirm case size, connectivity, band, region lock/carrier support, battery health if pre-owned, live availability | confirm size, finish, connectivity, band, battery health, live availability |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | WR50 | WR50 |
| Processing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple S5 SiP | Apple S4 SiP |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 32GB | 16GB |
| Connectivity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB | magnetic charging cable | magnetic charging cable |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Models | Apple Watch SE 1st generation model family | Apple Watch Series 4 model family |
Use the comparison table to choose based on the price, condition, and specs that matter most to you, especially generation and variants.
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