Apple starts sales of Watch Series 8 and SE in Brazil; deliveries are for November – APK Games

This Friday (23), Apple started selling the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) It’s from series 8 in Brazil. Smart watches start at R$3,399 and R$5,299, respectively. They had been presented by the company on the 7th of September and were officially launched in a few countries last week.

The Apple Watch Series 8, arrives with a new body temperature sensor. The company, however, highlighted that the focus of the feature will be on helping women identify periods of ovulation. This, according to Apple, can be useful when they are trying to get pregnant or when they are undergoing treatment related to the reproductive system.

Another novelty is the Accident Detection. Using the motion data, GPS, barometer and microphones, the smart watch will be able to identify serious collisions. After detecting the accident, the Apple Watch will begin a countdown which, if there is no response, will trigger emergency authorities.

Other than that, we have the same case sizes as the past version: 41 and 45 mm. The chip of the new line is the S8, which had a minimal performance jump when compared to the S7. The battery life also remains the same: 18 hours for normal use and 36 hours in low power mode.

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

Who also had their sales started was the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE. No matter how “shy” its novelties are, the smart watch arrives to improve the model launched in 2020.

Over here, we have the same design and the same case sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm. The change is on the inside, as the smartwatch is equipped with the Apple S8, the same chip as the more complete model.

The display remains Retina with a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits, but its back is now made of a composite nylon material. Its battery, according to Apple, reaches 18 hours of duration.

In this new model we also have the same Accident Detection that is present in the Series 8. The wearable, however, does not have an IP6X dust resistance certification, nor the sensors to measure blood oxygenation, perform an electrocardiogram or measure body temperature.

What are the prices of Apple Watches in Brazil?

The values ​​for the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE with the aluminum case are as follows:

• Apple Watch SE (40 mm, GPS): BRL 3,339
• Apple Watch SE (40 mm, GPS + Cellular): BRL 3,999
• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS): R$3,799
• Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + Cellular): R$4,399

Apple Watch Series 8 prices have two versions: one made of stainless steel, with models starting at R$8,999 and R$9,599, and another in aluminum:

• Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS): R$5,299
• Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS + Cellular): R$6,599
• Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS): R$5,699
• Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS + Cellular): R$6,999

According to Apple’s website, the estimated delivery time is for the first half of November, that is, four weeks from now. The company has not yet started selling the Ultra version, as it has not been authorized by Anatel.