They continue, continue, multiply the rumors that Apple is reportedly working on a new special edition Apple Watch for next year and it has been dubbed Apple Watch Series X (to continue with the nomenclature it had with the tenth anniversary of the iPhone). Apple is also reportedly working on a new Apple Watch SE that it would (also) include a larger screen and would arrive in 2024 (depending on which analyst we ask, in this case Omdia’s David Hsieh says next year. But there have also been iPhoneSoft rumors that indicate that same year).
According to David Hsieh, the new Series X will bring two screen sizesstarting at 1.89 inches and going up to an even bigger 2.04 inches, which increases by 5 and 10% respectively the size of the current screen of the 8 series and exceeding the 1.93 inches of the Apple Watch Ultra.
respect to nomenclatureDavid Hsieh says that is not yet confirmed, that the Apple Watch Series X is only to be similar to the iPhone X since it would be the tenth anniversary of the Apple Watch. Recall that the first Apple Watch was presented in September 2024 and went on sale in April 2015.
And speaking of the Third-generation Apple Watch SE. Hsieh hopes the screens will have the Same size as the Apple Watch Series 8 today, obtaining smaller frames than the current one (which we remember continues with the design introduced in the 4 series). It would be available in 41mm and 45mm cases compared to the current 40mm and 44mm. Additionally, by giving 2024 dates for these changes, Hsieh expects an Apple Watch Series 9 continues in 2023
On the other hand, in line with Ross Young and Jeff Pu, and as we told you in Actualidad iPhone, Hsieh hopes that the next model of Apple Watch Ultra will increase the screen size to 2.13 inches.
Opinion on this
The Apple Watch Ultra is big. Very large. And many people can’t wear it (leave price aside and talk about design) because your wrist does not fit this size (and the cases are numerous). Now imagine that the Apple Watch Series X had a bigger screen than the current Apple Watch Ultra (and a “like” case). It could have a high impact on Apple Watch sales for people currently buying a 45mm size
Apple increased the size of the Apple Watch from the original, through Series 4 until later reaching the final model which it would keep until Series 8. Only one “radical” increase in size in these 8 years: the Ultra. I consider it unlikely that Apple would risk that much with an Apple Watch Series X where what stands out the most is the screen size. A special 10th anniversary edition? Maybe, but I don’t think it comes at the cost of an exponential increase in size. Surely it’s in favor of new features, colors or details (like having almost no bezels). A bigger screen? It’s possible, but It wouldn’t be at the cost of a very significant increase in the box.