Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm)
Full device reference for the Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm), including viewport size, native resolution, pixel density, DPR, and supporting responsive-design details.
Quick summary
Viewport
176 x 215 PX
Resolution
352 x 430 PX
Density
326 PPI
DPR
2 XHDPI
Viewport
176 x 215 PX
Resolution
352 x 430 PX
Density
326 PPI
DPR
2 XHDPI
What this device means for responsive design
The Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) uses a viewport of 176 x 215 PX, which makes it a key target for desktop layout testing. Designers and developers should rely on the viewport value for CSS breakpoints, while the native resolution and DPR help explain image sharpness and rendering density.
Example breakpoint
@media (max-width: 176px) {
/* target layouts around Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) width */
}Display profile
Detailed specifications
A clean reference table for the most important device and display values.
CSS Media Query
@media (min-width: 176px) and (max-width: 176px)Responsive design notes
Use the viewport for layout decisions, the native resolution for asset planning, and the DPR when understanding how CSS pixels map to physical pixels.
Use viewport for CSS
Focus on 176 x 215 PX when planning breakpoints and layout widths.
Use resolution for assets
The native 352 x 430 PX resolution helps guide image export sizes and display sharpness.
Use DPR for scaling
A DPR of 2 XHDPI means this screen maps multiple physical pixels to one CSS pixel.
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What is the screen resolution of the Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm)?
The Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) has a 352 x 430 PX screen resolution on a 1.69 INCH display, resulting in a pixel density of 326 PPI.
What is the CSS viewport size of the Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm)?
The Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) has a CSS viewport of 176 x 215 PX. This is the value returned by window.innerWidth and window.innerHeight in JavaScript, and the value that CSS media queries respond to.
What CSS media query should I use for the Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm)?
To target the Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) viewport, use: @media (max-width: 176px). For a mobile-first approach, this targets the device at and above its viewport width.
What is the pixel density (PPI) of the Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm)?
The Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) has a pixel density of 326 PPI, which corresponds to a device pixel ratio (DPR) of 2. This means CSS pixels are scaled up to produce crisp, high-resolution rendering on the physical display.