Which one should you go for: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 or the Apple Watch Series 8? We compare the Samsung and Apple smartwatches in detail.
IntroWhich one is the more advanced smartwatch: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 6, or the Apple Watch Series 8?For most people, this would be a purely theoretical question: after all, the Galaxy Watch won’t work with iPhones, and Apple Watches won’t work on Android, and most people only carry one phone, so they would not be able to even use the other watch option.But if you are just curious to learn about the capabilities on these two, or are considering switching from Android to iPhone, or the other way around, you might really want to know.So… let’s find out!
Round vs Square
Both have a small and a medium/large model
Apple Watch has slightly larger diameter for both models
Both to come with quick swap band system
Apple Watch has more apps
Apple Watch expected to have more accurate sensors (TBD)
Slightly higher price for Apple Watch
Design and Sizes
Bands
Software
Battery and Charging
Models and Prices
Voice Calls and Haptics
Competitors
Specs
SummaryDesign & SizesThe differences between these two are so fundamental that they start with the shape of the watch itself!The Galaxy Watch 6 is round, the Apple Watch Series 8 is a rectangle.Now this one is up to personal preference, and both will sit quite comfortably on the wrist, so comfort is not really an issue.You have a small size on both (40mm on the Galaxy, 41mm with the Apple Watch) and then a medium/large one (44mm on Galaxy, 45mm with Apple).The Galaxy Watch 6 has sapphire glass on both the front and the bottom part, which is great. Sapphire is much more durable than regular toughened glass, with some estimates saying it is 60% better at resisting scratches.The Apple Watch Series 8 base aluminum model comes with regular glass and time has shown that this one can scratch, while for sapphire you need to buy the $800 stainless steel Apple Watch. This is more than twice as much as the Galaxy, so when it comes to just pure material quality and the value for money, the Galaxy is ahead.
