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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Display Size	-	43mm
Dial Shape	-	Round
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Release date	July 9, 2025	July 26, 2023
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	Graphite, Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	5 ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	IP68
Usage	Regular	Regular
Dial Shape	-	Round
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	42.5
Height	42.7	42.5
Thickness	8.6	-
Weight (g)	30.00	52.00
Diameter	-	10.9
product details
Battery Type	325	300mAh
Sensor	-	Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart Signal, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.3
GPS	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	Watch OS
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	2GB
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	Exynos W930
Internal Memory	32GB	16GB
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Display Resolution	-	432x432
Display Size	-	43mm
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design and comfort Rating	-
Tracking accuracy Rating	-
Companion app Rating	-
Battery life Rating	-
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Other Fitness Features	-	AFib, SpO2, Menstrual cycle monitoring