The Apple Watch Series 10 is back in the spotlight at a huge $200 discount, but not for long

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 1:35 AM

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The apps are just one of the things that make the Apple Watch Series 10 so great at this price. | Image by PhoneArena

Released in 2024, the Apple Watch Series 10 can be a smarter 2026 buy than the newer Apple Watch Series 11. Not because it's better, of course, but because it's (a lot) cheaper, at least if you hurry and get it from Walmart... in a 46mm GPS-only variant.

Regularly priced at $429, the extra-large wearable device sans cellular connectivity can be yours in exchange for just $229 with a silver aluminum case and denim sport band, which is obviously a more than respectable discount for a more than respectable product with a powerful Apple S10 processor under its hood and a super-high-quality Retina display in tow.

$229

$429

$200 off (47%)

GPS, Bluetooth, LTPO3 OLED Always-On Retina Display with Up to 2000 Nits Brightness, ECG, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Sleep Tracking, Sleep Apnea Notifications, Temperature Sensing, Cycle Tracking, Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Water Resistant Up to 50 Meters, Swimproof, Depth Gauge, S10 Processor, Double Tap Gesture, Up to 18 Hours of Battery Life, Faster Charging, Silver Aluminum Case, Denim Sport Band

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Naturally, the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 has been available at special prices many times before (just like the 42mm variant with and without 4G LTE support), but this hot new discount seems to beat all previous deals, including what the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart offered during their extended Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 celebrations just a few months ago.

In case you're wondering, $429 is also how much the large version (sans 5G) of the Apple Watch Series 11 normally costs, and of course, the newer smartwatch is impossible to come by at $200 discounts, although we have seen it go $100 off list several times over the last couple of months.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is... about as stylish as you expect. | Image by PhoneArena

Now, is the Apple Watch Series 10 a better choice at $100 less than its improved sequel? I think so, as the differences between the two are not exactly what you'd call radical. Yes, the 2025 edition enhances its predecessor's battery life... slightly, as well as its scratch resistance and overall durability, but other than that, you're essentially looking at identical twins here, and one of the brothers just so happens to be significantly more affordable than the other.

This almost feels like a no-brainer for Apple fans and iPhone users on tight budgets, doesn't it? Just don't waste a lot of time overthinking the deal, as I have a pretty strong feeling it will go away by the end of the day. After all, it's clearly no coincidence that Walmart only has one very specific model in stock at $229 right now.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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