Both smartwatches offer advanced features and cater to different ecosystems. The Apple Watch Series 10 excels in seamless Apple integration and fast charging, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 provides a broader range of health tracking features and longer battery life, especially for Android users. Consider your smartphone preference and desired health tracking capabilities when choosing between the two.
| Attribute | Apple Watch Series 10 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | LTPO3 OLED Always-On Retina display | Super AMOLED |
| Display Size and Resolution | 42mm: 374 x 446 pixels, 989 sq mm display area; 46mm: 416 x 496 pixels, 1220 sq mm display area | 40mm: 1.34-inch, 438 x 438 pixels; 44mm: 1.47-inch, 480 x 480 pixels |
| Processor Speed and Efficiency | S10 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor and a 4-core Neural Engine | Exynos W1000 3nm (penta-core CPU with one Cortex-A78 core up to 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.5 GHz) |
| Battery Life (typical usage hours) | Up to 18 hours of all-day battery life under normal use. Up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode | Samsung claims 30 hours with AOD enabled, 40 hours with AOD disabled. Real-world testing (40mm): 25-26 hours with AOD enabled, 39 hours with AOD off. |
| Water Resistance Rating | 50m (swimproof) | IP68 and 5ATM (up to 164 feet/50 meters for 10 minutes) |
| Heart Rate Sensor Accuracy | Improved heart rate sensor provides faster, more accurate readings | Generally accurate, may lag during warm-up for indoor cycling, weightlifting may not be accurate. One reviewer found average absolute error of less than 1 bpm compared to a chest strap during a walk. |
| GPS Accuracy and Speed | L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou | Fast GPS lock-on, dual-frequency GPS for accurate tracking |
| Operating System and Compatibility | watchOS 11. Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18 or later | Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 6) with One UI 8 Watch skin. Requires Android 12.0 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory. Some features saved for Samsung phones. |
| Cellular Connectivity | LTE and UMTS | LTE available |
| Storage Capacity for Music and Apps | 64GB | 32GB (some models may have 64GB) |
| Available Health Tracking Features | ECG app, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates, heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications, Medications app, Mindfulness app, Noise app, Sleep app with sleep stages, and Sleep apnea notifications | Heart rate monitoring, ECG, Blood Oxygen (SpO2), Sleep tracking (stages, score, snore detection), Body composition analysis (BIA), Skin temperature sensor, Stress tracking, Antioxidant level measurement, Vascular load monitoring |
| Price | From $399 | Starting at $349.99 for the 40mm Bluetooth model |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |