Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and Amazfit GTR Mini. 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

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Amazfit GTR Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 32 g With band: 24.6 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Plastic, stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - Do-not-disturb mode, 126 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness Calendar, SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.28"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Circular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size Regular -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S8 SiP Huangshan 2S
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Battery saver mode - up to 20 days
Watch mode - up to 30 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Amazfit GTR Mini
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer
Compliant Standards IP6X ISO 22810
SAR Value 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2773 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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