Apple Watch Series 8 (Cellular, China, 45 mm) Specs

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Apple Watch – A2858 – MNK83CH/A

About this Apple Watch

Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8 – A2858 Cellular on September 7, 2022. This model is only available in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The Apple Watch Series 8 and Series 7 shares several similar features with two major changes including a temperature sensor and crash detection feature. Compared to the older Apple Watch Series, this model has a larger display area, an Always-On screen, and the latest health features. This model has aluminum and stainless steel body options. It must be connected to an iPhone 8 or later (with iOS16 or later) to use the Internet and perform some additional functions.

The Apple Watch Series 8 – A2858 features a 1.9-inch LTPO Always-On Retina display equipped with OLED technology to maintain perfect black and high contrast characteristics and excellent picture quality. The face of this Apple Watch is 45 mm. The touch-capable display of this device delivers 396 x 484 resolution with 1000 nits brightness level. It has a display area of 1143 square mm with rounded edges. The aluminum casing variant of this model uses a scratch-resistant Ion-X glass cover, and the stainless steel body has durable Sapphire crystal for scratch resistance. Both variants feature Sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger.

This Apple Watch has 1 GB RAM and 32 GB flash storage. Apple installed Digital Crown with haptic feedback on this Apple Watch to easily navigate and magnify content on a small display. According to Apple, the battery life of this Apple Watch is around 18 hours which also depends on the usage.

The aluminum case of this Apple Watch comes in four colors: warm Gray Starlight, nearly black Midnight, silver, and (PRODUCT) RED. The stainless steel options for this device include Gold, Graphite, and Silver.

Apple S8

1 GB

32 GB

18 Hours

Storage & Memory

The Apple Watch Series 8 – A2858 features 1 GB onboard RAM with 32 GB flash storage capacity to store music and images.

Screen Size and Resolution

This model is equipped with a 1.9-inch (45 mm face area) Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display, which provides a high resolution of 396 x 484 pixels and a large display area of 1143 square millimeters. The display also has rounded corners for a sleek and modern look.

Additionally, the display boasts a brightness of 1000 nits, making it easily visible in various lighting conditions. This model is available in two different materials: stainless steel and aluminum. The stainless steel version features a Sapphire crystal cover for added durability, while the aluminum version uses Ion-X glass.

OS & Processor

The Apple Watch Series 8 – A2858 is powered by a 64-bit dual-core S8 processor, which ensures efficient and fast processing of the device’s various functions. The processor is designed using System In Package (SIP) architecture, which helps to optimize the device’s performance and power consumption.

This Apple Watch comes with watchOS 9 (20R361) pre-installed on it. Additionally, it is fully compatible with the most recent version of watchOS, which means that users can take advantage of the latest features and updates as they become available.

Battery

A built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery powers this device. Apple estimated that the battery life of this Apple Watch is 18 hours, depending on how it is used. By enabling Low Power mode, it can reach up to 36 hours as this mode disables Always-On Display and other features that consume excess battery.

Size and weight

The aluminum version of this Apple Watch weighs 1.37 ounces (38.8 grams), and the stainless steel version weighs 1.82 ounces (51.5 grams). This Apple Watch is relatively compact and lightweight, measuring 1.77 inches in height, 1.50 inches in width, and 0.42 inches in depth.

The main characteristics:

Display is the high definition LCD, 6.1 inches and resolution is 1792×828, 326 ppi
Haptic touch
3 cameras with Wide and Ultra Wide field of view (120 degrees)
Front camera is tucked in a notch
12MP pictures and 4K video shooting
1.8 and 2.4 aperture and optical image stabilization
HD 1080p video recording at 25,30, and 60 fps and slow motion support
Night mode operation ability
iPhone 11 model A2221 Apple A13 Bionic 64-bit processor with six cores running on 2.66GHz
4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of flash memory
Dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM ).
Fast charge capable lithium-ion battery with wireless charging possibility
Small size and weight (only 6.84 Oz)
Face and speech recognition including various software support
Supports carrier bands in many countries around the Globe
Wifi and Bluetooth communication
Headphone accommodation and conversation boost feature
Sound recognition and notification for specific sounds
Assistive listening feature for loud places and environments
Apple pay and purchase ability
NFC with reader mode
The unit is protected from water, dust and is splash resistant

Introduction Date: September 7, 2022					Discontinued Date: NA
Processors					Memory
Processors		Dual Core			Onboard RAM	1 GB
Processor Speed		N/A			Storage
Processor Type		Apple S8			Capacity	32 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	N/A
USB Support				N/A	Photo Capacity	N/A
FireWire Support				N/A	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz	Case Type		Watch
Standard Bluetooth				5.3	Form Factor		Apple Watch Series 8 (45 mm)
Cell Network				N/A	Housing Color		Aluminum
Battery Details					Controller		Digital Crown
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		MNK83CH/A
Battery Life	18 Hours				Apple Subfamily		Watch Series 8 45 mm
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2858 (EMC 8097)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		Watch6,17
Pre-installed OS			watchOS 9 (20R361)		Camera		N/A
Maximum OS			Current		Dimensions		1.77 x 1.50 x 0.42
Built-in Display			1.9″ OLED		Average Weight		1.37/1.82 ounces
Display Resolution			396×484		Minimum iPhone Support		N/A

Identifier reference: MNK83CH/A, A2858, EMC 8097. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: September 4, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This Apple Watch at a glance

Family: Apple Watch
Order Number: MNK83CH/A
Model Number: A2858
EMC: 8097
Year: 2023

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