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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Apple Watch Series 2 Smartwatch

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Apple Watch Series 2 Smartwatch comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)	Apple Watch Series 2 Smartwatch
ratings
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Design and comfort Rating		-
Tracking accuracy Rating		-
Companion app Rating		-
Software and ecosystem Rating		-
Battery life Rating		-
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Midnight Blue
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	iOS 10 and Above
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Display Size	-	38mm
Strap Material	-	Stainless Steel
Dial Shape	-	Rectangle
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)	Watch Series 2 Smartwatch
Release date	July 9, 2025	-
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	Watch Series 2
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Midnight Blue
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	50 m
Usage	Regular	Fitness & Outdoor
Model Number	-	MQ132HN/A
Dial Shape	-	Rectangle
Strap Material	-	Stainless Steel
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Dial Material	-	Aluminum
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	43.7	33.3
Height	46	38.6
Thickness	8.6	11.4 mm
Weight (g)	34.00	-
product details
Battery Type	435	-
Sensor	-	Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor
Compatible Device	-	Iphone 5, 5C, 5S, Se, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 Or 7 Plus
Notification	-	Messages, Calendar, Activity, Phone, Mail
Battery Life	-	18 hours
Charge Time	-	90 min
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
Other Features	-	Ceramic Back, Digital Crown
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	No
Bluetooth Version	-	v4.0
GPS	-	Yes
Other Connectivity Features	-	Wi-Fi (802.11B/G/N)
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	3
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	iOS 10 and Above
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	S2 Dual Core Processor
Internal Memory	32GB	-
camera and display features
Display Resolution	480×480	272 x 340 pixels
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Display Size	-	38mm
Other Display Features	-	Brighter Oled Retina Display With Force Touch (1000 Nits)
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	-
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Language	English	-
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Other Fitness Features	-	Activity Tracking With Three Rings (Stand, Move, Exercise), Workout App (Elapsed Time, Distance, Calories, Pace And Speed, Goals, Progress Updates, Workout Summary), Strava Cycling, Activity History

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