Once again your phone decides. But the Samsung is also cheaper and comes in a steel case.
Short answer
Galaxy Watch8 Classic - steel and sapphire, dual-frequency GPS, IP68, cheaper. Apple Watch Series 11 - S10, up to 24 h, thinner and lighter.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED, 416×496 | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 |
| Chip | Apple S10 | Samsung Exynos W1000 |
| Memory | 64 GB | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 24 h | — |
| Battery | — | 445 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 50 m / IP6X | 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| OS | watchOS 26 | Wear OS 6 |
| Compatibility | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 | Android 12+, Google Mobile Services |
| Dimensions, weight | 46×39×9.7 mm, 37.8 g | 46.4×46.0×10.6 mm, 63.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Compatibility
Apple - iPhone 11 and newer. Samsung - Android 12+ with Google services.
Case
Aluminium, 9.7 mm and 37.8 g vs steel, 10.6 mm and 63.5 g.
Protection
50 m and IP6X vs 5 ATM, IP68 and MIL-STD-810H.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For iPhone - Apple Watch Series 11.
- For Android and a classic look - Galaxy Watch8 Classic.
FAQ
Is there SpO2?
Yes, on both.
How much storage?
64 GB each.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic.