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Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Apple Watch Ultra 3
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
Galaxy Watch8 Classic leads on more comparable scored specifications.
Galaxy Watch8 Classic wins because it has a larger display (1.50 in), better value at $449.99, and a lighter design (59 g (47mm)).
Why it wins
Why Galaxy Watch8 Classic wins
- a larger display (1.50 in)
- better value at $449.99
- a lighter design (59 g (47mm))
Buy Galaxy Watch8 Classic if
- You prefer its software platform.
- You want the better screen for media, reading, or gaming.
- You want the stronger hardware value.
- You prefer its size, weight, or durability tradeoffs.
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.
Personal fit
Which one should you buy?
Best fit if your photos, messages, watch, laptop, and apps already live in Apple services.
Neither product is clearly Android-first, so choose based on the overall verdict.
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
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
0
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Display
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
1
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Battery
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
0
Apple Watch Ultra 3
1
Design
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
1
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Software
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
0
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Connectivity
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
0
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Value
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
1
Apple Watch Ultra 3
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Apple Watch Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | 20250725 | 20250919 |
| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. |
59 g (47mm)
|
61.40 g
|
| Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. | 47.1 x 47.1 x 10.8 mm | 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm |
| Water Resistance The product's listed water resistance specification or capability. | IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H | 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. | 1.5" Super AMOLED, 60Hz, Always-On Display | 49mm flat LTPO AMOLED, Always-On Retina, 60Hz |
| Screen Size The product's screen size, measured in in. |
1.50 in
|
49mm
|
| Resolution The product's listed resolution specification or capability. | 480 x 480 | 410 x 502 |
| Smartwatch Display Size The product's smartwatch display size, measured in in. | 1.50 in | — |
| Smartwatch Refresh Rate The product's smartwatch refresh rate, measured in Hz. |
60 Hz
|
60 Hz
|
| Smartwatch Resolution Width The product's smartwatch resolution width, measured in px. | 480 px | 410 px |
| Smartwatch Resolution Height The product's smartwatch resolution height, measured in px. | 480 px | 502 px |
| Performance | ||
| Processor The product's listed processor specification or capability. | Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Apple S10 chip |
| RAM The product's listed ram specification or capability. | 2GB | — |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. | 32GB | — |
| Os The product's listed os specification or capability. | One UI Watch 7 / Wear OS 5 | watchOS 11 |
| Smartwatch Processor The product's listed smartwatch processor specification or capability. | Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Apple S10 chip |
| Smartwatch Operating System The product's listed smartwatch operating system specification or capability. | One UI Watch 7 / Wear OS 5 | watchOS 11 |
| Power | ||
| Battery The product's listed battery specification or capability. |
590 mAh
|
76h battery life (low power mode)
|
| Network | ||
| Network The product's listed network specification or capability. | No cellular | No cellular (GPS only) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wifi The product's listed wifi specification or capability. | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Nfc Whether the product supports or includes nfc. | Yes | Yes |
| Gps The product's listed gps specification or capability. | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. |
$449.99
|
$799
|
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Wifi Community decision
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads this showdown
1 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
0% · 0 votes
Apple Watch Ultra 3
100% · 1 votes
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