Fitbit Versa 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 4 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Fitbit Versa 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 40.5 mm -
Height 40.5 mm -
Depth 11.2 mm -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Modes 40+ sports modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score 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
Notifications SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa built-in Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
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 NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 40 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size S/L Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 209 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa 4 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm) Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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