In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 16 or later | Android 10 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | - | 42.5 mm |
| Height | - | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | - | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | - | 52 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 32 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Black | Silver |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| 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, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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| 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) | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise 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, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou 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) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| 3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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| 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) | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Retina LTPO OLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | 43 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| 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) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | Regular | S/M |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Hybrid eco-leather |
| Band Colour | Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Black | Silver |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
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| CPU Type | S8 SiP | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | - |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | IP6X | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2773 | SM-R950 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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