Amazfit GTS 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Amazfit GTS 2 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Amazfit GTS 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 24.7 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Plastic, aluminium alloy Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, personal activity intelligence (PAI), REM phases Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Making a call, inactivity alert, alarm, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System, weather information, event reminders Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 348 x 442 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.65" -
Pixel Density 341 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Square Rectangular
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Midnight black | Urban grey | Desert gold Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
User Memory 3 GB -
CPU Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 246 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Daily mode - up to 7 days
Basic mode - up to 20 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Amazfit GTS 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging stand Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Amazon Alexa Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A1969 A2773
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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