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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm)

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm)
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	Android
Display Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Display Size	-	44mm
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Dial Shape	-	Round
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm)
Release date	July 9, 2025	August 10, 2022
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	Galaxy Watch 5
Dial Colour	Black	-
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	Large
Water Resistant	Yes	IP68
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	5 ATM
Usage	Regular	-
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Touchscreen	-	1.4-inch
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	43.3mm
Height	42.7	44.4mm
Thickness	8.6	9.8mm
Weight (g)	30.00	33.50
product details
Battery Type	325	-
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	-
Bluetooth Version	5.3	Bluetooth v5.2
GPS	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
Third Party App Support	-	Google Play Store for Wear OS
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	WearOS 3.5
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	Android
RAM	2GB	1,5GB
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	Exynos W920
Internal Memory	32GB	16GB
Number of Cores	-	dual-core
Processor Speed	-	1.18GHz
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Display Resolution	-	396x396 pixels
Display Size	-	44mm
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design and comfort Rating	-
Tracking accuracy Rating	-
Software and ecosystem Rating	-
Battery life Rating	-
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Other Fitness Features	-	Samsung BioActive Sensor
Other Watch Functions	-	Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor

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