Xplora X5 Play vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora X5 Play 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

Xplora X5 Play vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 48.5 mm -
Depth 15 mm -
Weight 54 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors G-sensor 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 Distance, 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 Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS 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 Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora X5 Play 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 - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type TFT - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Blue | Pink | Black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
CAMERA Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
CPU Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type 8909W S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life - 18 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) -
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora X5 Play Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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