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Apple Watch Series 6 – MG173LL/A – Watch6,2 – A2292

Apple Watch Series 6 | Aluminum | GPS | Nike | 44 mm MG173LL/A, A2292, EMC 3480

About This Watch

The Apple Watch Series 6 features the same basic specifications as the Series 5 watch but with an updated dual-core Apple S6 processor, a new Always-On Altimeter, and a new Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2). All Series 6 models have 32 GB of flash storage and up to 18 hours of battery life. This model does not support an independent cellular connection and will require to be tethered to an iPhone in order to access the internet. Higher-end Series 6 models do allow the devices to connect to the internet without the need for an iPhone tether.

The Nike Series of this watch is available in two options from Apple, Silver with a Pure Platinum/Black Nike Sport Band or Space Gray with an Anthracite/Black Nike Sport Band. Apple also allows users to customize their case and band combinations at the time of purchase.

Apple S6

1 GB

32 GB Flash Storage

18 Hours

Storage & Memory

The Apple Watch Series 6 has 32 GB of flash storage, Apple has yet to confirm the amount of RAM available for the device however reports have suggested 1 GB of RAM. These internal specifications match up to the previous Apple Series 5 Watch.

Screen Size and Resolution

This Apple Watch Series 6 has a 40 mm sized OLED display with strengthened Ion-X glass and a resolution of 324×394. This display is force touch-capable and the device features a haptic feedback Digital crown. As of the Series 5, the display also features an Always-On display allowing users to display a watch face even when not using the watch.

Inclusive Features

The Apple Watch includes the following features:

Force touch OLED display
Digital crown control piece with haptic feedback
Multiple wristband units
Heart-rate monitor
Electrical heart sensor (ECG)
Emergency heart-rate detection
Wireless Charging
Bluetooth
Water resistant
GPS tracker
A compass
Emergency calling feature
Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2)
Always-On Altimeter

Processor

The Apple Watch Series 6 comes with Apple watchOS 7 for its operating system and is powered by a 64-bit dual-core Apple S6 processor which has an updated faster architecture than the previous S5 generation.

Battery

The Apple Watch Series 6 battery is expected to go for up to 18 hours overall but on the lower end, only 1.5 hours of talk time, 10 hours of audio and up to 6 hours of working out while using GPS. This matches the specifications of the previous model despite featuring the new Always-On Altimeter and Blood Oxygen sensor.

Introduction Date: September 15, 2020					Discontinued Date: October 8, 2021
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (2 cores)			Onboard RAM	1 GB
Processor Speed		Pending			Storage
Processor Type		Apple S6			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				5.0	Form Factor		Apple Watch Series 6 (44 mm)
Cell Network				N/A	Housing Color		Aluminum
Battery Details					Controller		Digital Crown
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		MG173LL/A
Battery Life	1.5 – 18 hours				Apple Subfamily		Watch Series 6 44mm
Standby Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2292 (EMC 3480)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		Watch6,2
Pre-installed OS			WatchOS 7		Camera		None
Maximum OS			Current OS		Dimensions		44mmx38mmx10.4mm
Built-in Display			2.0 OLED		Average Weight		1.29 oz. (36.5g)
Display Resolution			368×448		Minimum iPhone Support		iPhone 6s

Identifier reference: MG173LL/A, A2292, EMC 3480. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: September 5, 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: MG173LL/A
Model Number: A2292
EMC: 3480
Year: 2021

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Is MG173LL/A the same as A2292?

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A2292 is the Apple A-number shown for this Apple Watch family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 3480 mean?

The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

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