Apple Watch Nike+ vs Apple Watch Series 6: What is the difference?

screen size

1.5″

1.78″

The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.

Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.

is dustproof and water-resistant

✔

Apple Watch Nike+

✔

Apple Watch Series 6

The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

ATM rating

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5 ATM

The ATM rating indicates how much water pressure a device can withstand. 3 ATM is one of the lowest ratings and means that the device can only withstand splashes of water, whereas 20 ATM is one of the highest ratings and means that the device can be used for snorkeling and water sports.

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.

has branded damage-resistant glass

✖

Apple Watch Nike+

✖

Apple Watch Series 6

Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.

Gorilla Glass version

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Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

pixel density

302ppi

326ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen’s resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.

sweat resistance

✔

Apple Watch Nike+

✔

Apple Watch Series 6

Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.