Product comparison · 2 smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 39identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel has 6 mm more watch case size than the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 (46 mm vs 40 mm). The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel has 32 GB more flash memory than the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 (64 GB vs 32 GB). The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 has 0.7 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel (6.0 vs 5.3). Only the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel has mobile network connection. Processor manufacturer: Samsung on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel, Qualcomm on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:Samsung
    • Galaxy Watch9:Qualcomm
  • Watch case size
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:46 mm
    • Galaxy Watch9:40 mm
  • Watch case colour
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:Silver
    • Galaxy Watch9:Graphite
  • Watch case material
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:Stainless steel
    • Galaxy Watch9:Aluminium
  • Flash memory
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:64 GB
    • Galaxy Watch9:32 GB
  • Heart rate sensor type
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:Electrical, Optical
    • Galaxy Watch9:Optical
  • Mobile network connection
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:Yes
    • Galaxy Watch9:No
  • Mobile network generation
    • Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel:4G
    • Galaxy Watch9:Not supported

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Comparison of Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, LTE + Bluetooth, 46mm, Hybrid Band, White + Hybrid Band, Camel, Galaxy Watch9
84 specifications
Displayidentical
Display typeDigitalDigital
Display resolution438 x 438 pixels438 x 438 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Display diagonal3.3 cm (1.3")3.3 cm (1.3")
Display technologyAMOLEDAMOLED
Display technology marketing nameSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Display brightnessKnown for one600 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel density327 ppi327 ppi
Always-on displayYesYes
Colour displayYesYes
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersSamsungQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for oneExynos W1000Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores55
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100 MHz
Design3 differ
Market positioningSmartwatchSmartwatch
Watch case sizeDiffers46 mm40 mm
Watch case colourDiffersSilverGraphite
Watch case materialDiffersStainless steelAluminium
ShapeRoundRound
Back materialKnown for oneSapphire glassUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeIP68IP68
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Band colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphite
Lens materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSapphire
Buckle colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphite
Closure typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle prong strap buckle
Performance1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
FM radioKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedWear OSWear OS
RAM capacity2000 MB2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Fall detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Heart rate monitorYesYes
Heart rate sensor typeDiffersElectrical, OpticalOptical
Blood pressure monitorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sleep apnea detectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Activity trackerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of sleepKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SOS alert functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supported3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV
CalendarKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Geomagnetic sensorYesYes
Stress monitoring functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for oneSamsung BixbyUnknown — not stated by the source
BarometerYesYes
Military standardMIL-STD-810HMIL-STD-810H
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Skin temperature sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionDiffersYesNo
Mobile network generationDiffers4GNot supported
3G standardsKnown for oneUMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDUnknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one850,900,1900,2100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one600,700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneeSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Power1 differ
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
Battery life (max)Differs30 h40 h
Wireless chargingYesYes
Charging timeKnown for one1.3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers445 mAh390 mAh
Softwareidentical
Sports activity appsKnown for oneSamsung HealthUnknown — not stated by the source
Security update termKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 July 2031
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers46.4 mm40.4 mm
DepthDiffers46 mm42.7 mm
ThicknessDiffers1.06 cm8.6 mm
WeightDiffers63.5 g31.5 g

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