Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Wear OS by Samsung | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 41.5 mm | - |
| Height | 41.5 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.2 mm | - |
| Weight | 46.5 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, 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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching | 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 | Calendar, SMS, 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 |
| Digital Player | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 396 x 396 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Pixel Density | 330 ppi | - |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Black | Silver | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Ridge sport band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 7.6 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| RAM Size | 1.5 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos W920 | S8 SiP |
| Clock Speed | 1.18 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Wireless PowerShare | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | IP6X |
| SAR Value | 0.538 W/kg (head), 1.131 W/kg (limb) | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R885F | A2770 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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