ASUS ZenWatch vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 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

ASUS ZenWatch vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm 25 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Silver, rose gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer 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 Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken 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
Features Charging terminals, camera remote control 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 Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 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 Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" -
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
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 ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 1.4 Wh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging cable, charging cradle, brown leather wrist strap Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software ViewFinder, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP55 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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