Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | 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 8.0 (Oreo) or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Width | 40.4 mm | - |
| Height | 39.3 mm | - |
| Depth | 9.8 mm | - |
| Weight | 28.7 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | Armor aluminium | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive 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, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| Modes | 90+ exercise modes | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch | 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 | Yes |
| IoT Platform | SmartThings | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Bixby | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 | 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 Watch5 | 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 | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 41 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | 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 |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 7.5 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| RAM Size | 1.5 GB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | 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 Watch5 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 284 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Wireless PowerShare | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | 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 | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | IP68, MIL-STD 810H | IP6X |
| SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R900 | A2770 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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