- See how the features and specs of the Apple Watch Series 8 compare to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
- Discover the differences in displays, cases, processors, memory, and storage
- Find out which smartwatch has the best health and fitness features
As Samsung launches the brand new Galaxy Watch 6 series, it’s time to compare how the company’s latest effort compares to Apple’s current model, the Apple Watch Series 8. This year, Samsung has introduced a couple of new models with the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The former is a slightly less expensive option, sacrificing a few key features to help save on cost, while the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic bumps the price, materials, and size a bit. But, for comparison’s sake, we’ll take a look at how Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 6 stacks up to the Apple Watch Series 8.
When it comes to specifications, the Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are quite similar. The Apple Watch Series 8 has two sizes of 41mm and 45mm with screen resolutions of 352×430 and 396×484 respectively. The Galaxy Watch 6 also has two sizes of 40mm and 44mm with screen resolutions of 432×432 and 480×480 respectively. Both have aluminum cases and the Apple Watch Series 8 also features a stainless steel option. The Apple Watch Series 8 is equipped with 32GB of built-in storage and 1GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Watch 6 boasts 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage.
When it comes to health and fitness, both the Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 have a lot of features in common. Both have sleep tracking, skin temperature readings, and a built-in heart rate monitor to detect irregular heart rhythms. They also both support tracking heart rate zones and automatically detect when you’re starting a workout. The Galaxy Watch 6 has an extra element with a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis sensor to detect Body Mass Index (BMI), body water, skeletal muscle, body fat, and more.
The Apple Watch Series 8 features a 308mAh battery and can get up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Galaxy Watch 6 has a 300mAh battery for the 40mm variant and a 425mAh battery for the 44mm variant. It can get up to 30 hours of battery life when the always-on display feature is switched on, or up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge when that feature is switched off.
Finally, both the Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 feature Fall Detection, which means that if you’re wearing either watch and you happen to fall down, the built-in accelerometer can detect the motion and alert emergency services if necessary.
Are you looking for the perfect smartwatch for you? Look no further than the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is available in several colors: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED. The Stainless Steel variant comes in Gold, Silver, and Graphite. It starts at $399 for the 41mm GPS-only model and jumps up to $429 for the GPS + Cellular variant.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is available in Graphite and Gold in the 40mm size, while the 44mm option comes in Graphite and Silver. It starts at $299.99 for the Bluetooth/WiFi model, and $349.99 for the model with built-in LTE. The 44mm starts at $329.99 for the GPS/WiFi model and costs $379.99 for the LTE-equipped variant.
The Apple Watch is the ideal choice for Apple users looking for a single-ecosystem experience. Android users have plenty of other options to choose from, but if you’re looking for that same seamless experience, the Galaxy Watch 6 might be the way to go.
Check out the Apple Watch Series 8 from Apple, Amazon, and more, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 from Samsung’s website, Amazon, and Best Buy. For more info, read the full article on AppleInsider, written by tech beat reporter Evan Selleck!
