Both run Wear OS with 32 GB. The Xiaomi is much cheaper - where is the catch?
Short answer
Xiaomi Watch 2 - Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, 1.43" 466×466, 495 mAh, cheaper. Galaxy Watch8 40mm - Wear OS 6, IP68 and MIL-STD-810H, temperature sensor, 30 g.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi Watch 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.43", AMOLED, 466×466 | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos W1000 |
| Memory | 2 GB / 32 GB | 2 GB RAM / 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 65 h | — |
| Battery | 495 mAh | 325 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| OS | Wear OS | Wear OS 6 |
| Compatibility | Android 8.0+ (GMS) | Android 12+, Google Mobile Services |
| Dimensions, weight | 47.5×45.9×11.8 mm, 36.8 g | 42.7×40.4×8.6 mm, 30 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 vs Exynos W1000.
Battery
495 vs 325 mAh; the Xiaomi lasts up to 65 h.
Case
11.8 mm and 36.8 g vs 8.6 mm and 30 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wear OS for less - Xiaomi Watch 2.
- Newer system and protection - Galaxy Watch8 40mm.
FAQ
Do they work with an iPhone?
No, both are Android only.
Is there NFC?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi Watch 2.