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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra	Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design and comfort Rating
Tracking accuracy Rating
Software and ecosystem Rating
Battery life Rating
key specs
Strap Material	Silicone	-
Dial Shape	Round	Rectangle
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Display Size	-	45mm
general
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Galaxy Watch Ultra	Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular
Release date	July 10, 2024	September 7, 2022
Model Number	SM-L705FDAA	-
Dial Colour	Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver, Titanium White	-
Dial Shape	Round	Rectangle
Strap Material	Silicone	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Interchangeable Strap	Yes	-
Water Resistant	10 ATM	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	-
Usage	Regular	Fitness & Outdoor
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Model Name	-	Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular
Touchscreen	-	Yes
dimensions
Width	47.4	-
Height	47.1	-
Thickness	12.1	-
Diameter	47	-
Weight (g)	60.50	-
product details
Sensor	Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor	Compass, Always-On Altimeter, third-gen optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Ambient light sensor
Compatible Device	Android 11 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory	-
Battery Type	590mAh	Lithium Ion
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes
Notification	-	Yes
Battery Life	-	18 hours
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	Yes	-
Call Features	-	International Emergency Calling
Other Connectivity Features	-	Emergency SOS
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	watchOS
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	-
camera and display features
Display Resolution	480x480	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	OLED Retina
Display Size	-	45mm
Backlight Display	-	Yes
Other Display Features	-	LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Calorie Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes	Yes
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Other Fitness Features	FTP tracking, heart rate zones, multi-sport tile	Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor
Altimeter	-	Yes
Language	-	English
audio and video features
Speaker	-	Yes
Microphone	-	Yes

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