Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width - 40.4 mm
Height - 38.8 mm
Depth - 9 mm
Weight - 28.7 g
Body Details Case only: 32 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size 41 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size Regular S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S8 SiP Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) -
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards IP6X IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2773 SM-R930
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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