Product comparison · 2 smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9

54specifications compared
8differ
46identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 has 0.7 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M (6.0 vs 5.3). The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 has 65 mAh more battery capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M (390 mAh vs 325 mAh). The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 has 1.5 g more weight than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M (31.5 g vs 30 g). Only the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M has mobile network connection. Processor manufacturer: Samsung on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M, Qualcomm on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9.

Processor manufacturer
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:Samsung
- Galaxy Watch9:Qualcomm
Watch case colour
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:Silver
- Galaxy Watch9:Graphite
Heart rate sensor type
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:Electrical, Optical
- Galaxy Watch9:Optical
Mobile network connection
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:Yes
- Galaxy Watch9:No
Mobile network generation
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:4G
- Galaxy Watch9:Not supported
Bluetooth version
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:5.3
- Galaxy Watch9:6.0
Battery capacity
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:325 mAh
- Galaxy Watch9:390 mAh
Weight
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M:30 g
- Galaxy Watch9:31.5 g

Side by side

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Comparison of Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M, Galaxy Watch9
84 specifications	A Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Athleisure Band, Graphite, S/M View product	B Samsung Galaxy Watch9 View product
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for one	3000 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Samsung	Qualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one	Exynos W1000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2100 MHz
Design1 differ
Watch case colourDiffers	Silver	Graphite
Back materialKnown for one	Sapphire glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Band colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Graphite
Lens materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sapphire
Buckle colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Graphite
Closure typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single prong strap buckle
Performanceidentical
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fall detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Heart rate sensor typeDiffers	Electrical, Optical	Optical
Blood pressure monitorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep apnea detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Activity trackerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of sleepKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SOS alert functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CalendarKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stress monitoring functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Samsung Bixby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Skin temperature sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionDiffers	Yes	No
Mobile network generationDiffers	4G	Not supported
3G standardsKnown for one	UMTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one	850,900,1900,2100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one	600,700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for one	eSIM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	6.0
Poweridentical
Charging timeKnown for one	1.3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	325 mAh	390 mAh
Softwareidentical
Sports activity appsKnown for one	Samsung Health	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security update termKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 July 2031
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	30 g	31.5 g

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