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Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum leads on more comparable scored specifications.
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum wins because it has better value at About 430 EUR, more storage flexibility (16GB), and the stronger value result.
Why it wins
Why Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum wins
- better value at About 430 EUR
- more storage flexibility (16GB)
- The stronger price-to-hardware choice.
Buy Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum if
- You want the stronger hardware value.
- You want more performance headroom for multitasking.
- Its price makes sense for what you get.
Buy Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if
- You prefer Android customization and Google services.
- You want the better screen for media, reading, or gaming.
- Its price makes sense for what you get.
Personal fit
Which one should you buy?
Neither product is clearly Apple-first, so choose based on the overall verdict.
Best fit if you want Android customization, Google services, and more control over defaults.
Camera data is close, so check the detailed camera rows before deciding.
Gaming is close from the available specs, so prioritize platform and display preference.
Battery data is close, so choose based on charging and real-world use.
The stronger price-to-hardware choice.
Category score
Where each product wins
Performance
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
1
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Display
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
1
Battery
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Design
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Software
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Connectivity
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Value
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
1
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | 20230923 | 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. | 36.7 g | — |
| Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. | — | 46.4 x 46 x 10.6 mm |
| Display | ||
| Display The product's listed display specification or capability. | LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Screen Size The product's screen size, measured in in. |
1.78 in
|
1.34 in
|
| Resolution The product's listed resolution specification or capability. | 448 x 368 | 438 x 438 |
| Smartwatch Display Size The product's smartwatch display size, measured in in. | — | 1.34 in |
| Smartwatch Resolution Width The product's smartwatch resolution width, measured in px. | — | 438 px |
| Smartwatch Resolution Height The product's smartwatch resolution height, measured in px. | — | 438 px |
| Performance | ||
| Processor The product's listed processor specification or capability. | Dual-core | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM The product's listed ram specification or capability. | — | 2GB |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. |
16GB
|
64GB
|
| Os The product's listed os specification or capability. | — | Android Wear OS 6 |
| Smartwatch Processor The product's listed smartwatch processor specification or capability. | — | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| Smartwatch GPU The product's listed smartwatch gpu specification or capability. | — | Mali-G68 |
| Smartwatch Operating System The product's listed smartwatch operating system specification or capability. | — | Android Wear OS 6 |
| Power | ||
| Battery The product's listed battery specification or capability. | — | 445 mAh |
| Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. | — | 10W |
| Network | ||
| Network The product's listed network specification or capability. | LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wifi The product's listed wifi specification or capability. | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Nfc Whether the product supports or includes nfc. | Yes | Yes |
| Gps The product's listed gps specification or capability. | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. |
About 430 EUR
|
$479.99
|
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Who wins this showdown?
0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
50% · 0 votes
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
50% · 0 votes
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Apple Watch Series 4 Aluminum
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8
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