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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 leads on more comparable scored specifications.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 wins because it has a larger display (1.34 in), better value at $479.99, the stronger display result, and the stronger value result.
Why it wins
Why Samsung Galaxy Watch8 wins
- a larger display (1.34 in)
- better value at $479.99
- The better screen experience for watching, reading, and gaming.
- The stronger price-to-hardware choice.
Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 if
- You prefer its software platform.
- You care about battery life for long days.
- 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.
- You want the stronger hardware value.
- Its price makes sense for what you get.
Personal fit
Which one should you buy?
Best fit if your photos, messages, watch, laptop, and apps already live in Apple services.
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.
Better endurance for heavy daily use.
The stronger price-to-hardware choice.
Category score
Where each product wins
Performance
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Display
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
1
Battery
Apple Watch Ultra 3
1
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Design
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Software
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Connectivity
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0
Value
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
1
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | 20250919 | 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. | 61.40 g | — |
| Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. | 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm | 46.4 x 46 x 10.6 mm |
| Water Resistance The product's listed water resistance specification or capability. | 100m WR + MIL-STD-810H + IP6X | — |
| Smartwatch Weight The product's smartwatch weight, measured in g. | 61.40 g | — |
| Display | ||
| Display The product's listed display specification or capability. | 49mm flat LTPO AMOLED, Always-On Retina, 60Hz | Super AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Screen Size The product's screen size, measured in in. |
49mm
|
1.34 in
|
| Resolution The product's listed resolution specification or capability. | 410 x 502 | 438 x 438 |
| Smartwatch Display Size The product's smartwatch display size, measured in in. | — | 1.34 in |
| Smartwatch Refresh Rate The product's smartwatch refresh rate, measured in Hz. | 60 Hz | — |
| Smartwatch Resolution Width The product's smartwatch resolution width, measured in px. | 410 px | 438 px |
| Smartwatch Resolution Height The product's smartwatch resolution height, measured in px. | 502 px | 438 px |
| Performance | ||
| Processor The product's listed processor specification or capability. | Apple S10 chip | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM The product's listed ram specification or capability. | — | 2GB |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. | — | 64GB |
| Os The product's listed os specification or capability. | watchOS 11 | Android Wear OS 6 |
| Smartwatch Processor The product's listed smartwatch processor specification or capability. | Apple S10 chip | 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. | watchOS 11 | Android Wear OS 6 |
| Power | ||
| Battery The product's listed battery specification or capability. |
76h battery life (low power mode)
|
445 mAh
|
| Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. | — | 10W |
| Network | ||
| Network The product's listed network specification or capability. | No cellular (GPS only) | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wifi The product's listed wifi specification or capability. | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Nfc Whether the product supports or includes nfc. | Yes | Yes |
| Gps The product's listed gps specification or capability. | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. |
$799
|
$479.99
|
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Who wins this showdown?
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Apple Watch Ultra 3
50% · 0 votes
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
50% · 0 votes
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