Viewport resolution (CSS rules)
This is the resolution that interests designers and developers the most as it determines breakpoints and media query definitions. Generally, only this resolution is discussed.
Regarding Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm), it is:
- 162 pixels in width
- 197 pixels in height ⚠️ height is indicative as the Safari, Chrome, etc. browser reduces the visible area
ℹ️ Some analytics tools only display the manufacturer resolution (below) and not the one presented above, so be careful when interpreting results.
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Pixel density
On Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) it is 2
If you want to target devices in CSS with at least this pixel density, you can use this media query.
@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) {
/* CSS */
}
Also in JavaScript, it is possible to retrieve the pixel density value.
window.devicePixelRatio
// Which will return the number 2
Manufacturer resolution Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm)
Given the pixel density, this gives:
- 324 pixels in width
- 394 pixels in height
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