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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic	Apple Watch Series 5 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	Black, White	-
Display Size	34mm	40mm
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	iOS 13 or later
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Strap Material	-	Elastomer
Dial Shape	-	Rectangle
general
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Galaxy Watch 8 Classic	Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular
Release date	July 9, 2025	September 10, 2019
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic	Watch Series 5 GPS
Dial Colour	Black	Silver, Gold, Space Grey
Strap Colour	Black, White	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	50m
Usage	Regular	Fitness & Outdoor
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Dial Shape	-	Rectangle
Strap Material	-	Elastomer
Touchscreen	-	Yes
dimensions
Width	46.4	-
Height	46	-
Thickness	10.6	10.7
Weight (g)	63.50	-
product details
Compatible Device	Android and iOS	iPhone 6s or later
Battery Type	445	Lithium Ion
Sensor	-	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Notification	-	Yes
Battery Life	-	Up to 18 hours
Charger Type	-	USB Power Adapter
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	Yes
Bluetooth Version	-	5.0
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
GPS	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Wear OS 6	watchOS 6
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	iOS 13 or later
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	S5 with 64-bit Dual Core Processor
Internal Memory	64GB	32GB
camera and display features
Display Resolution	438×438	324x394
Display Size	34mm	40mm
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Backlight Display	-	Yes
Other Display Features	-	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display with Force Touch (1000 nits brightness)
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Language	English	English
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Number of Buttons	-	1
audio and video features
Speaker	-	Yes
Microphone	-	Yes

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