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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)	Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design and comfort Rating
Tracking accuracy Rating
Companion app Rating		-
Software and ecosystem Rating
Battery life Rating
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Dial Shape	-	Rectangle
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)	Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular
Release date	July 9, 2025	September 12, 2023
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	Watch Series 9 GPS
Dial Colour	Black	-
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	5ATM
Usage	Regular	Fitness & Outdoor
Dial Shape	-	Rectangle
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	43.7	-
Height	46	-
Thickness	8.6	-
Weight (g)	34.00	-
product details
Battery Type	435	-
Sensor	-	Compass, Always-On Altimeter, optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Ambient light sensor
Compatible Device	-	iOS
Notification	-	Yes
Battery Life	-	18 hours
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	Yes
GPS	-	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
Email Support	-	Yes
Call Features	-	International Emergency Calling
Other Connectivity Features	-	Emergency SOS
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	watchOS
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	S9
Internal Memory	32GB	64GB
Number of Cores	-	dual-core
camera and display features
Display Resolution	480×480	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Backlight Display	-	Yes
Other Display Features	-	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display, up to 2000 nits of peak brightness
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Language	English	English
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Chronograph	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Number of Buttons	-	2
Other Fitness Features	-	Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor
audio and video features
Speaker	-	Yes
Gesture Control	-	Yes
Microphone	-	Yes
Voice Control	-	Yes

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