Product comparison · 2 smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch

57specifications compared
11differ
46identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch has 6 mm more watch case size than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M (46 mm vs 40 mm). The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch has 32 GB more flash memory than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M (64 GB vs 32 GB). The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch has 120 mAh more battery capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M (445 mAh vs 325 mAh). Only the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M has mobile network connection. Watch case material: Aluminium on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M, Stainless steel on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch.

Watch case size
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:40 mm
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:46 mm
Watch case material
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:Aluminium
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:Stainless steel
Flash memory
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:32 GB
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:64 GB
Virtual assistant
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:Samsung Bixby
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:Google Gemini
Mobile network connection
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:Yes
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:No
Mobile network generation
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:4G
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:Not supported
Battery capacity
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:325 mAh
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:445 mAh
Width
- Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M:40.4 mm
- Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch:46.4 mm

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Comparison of Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M, SM-L500NZKAXSA
85 specifications	A Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, LTE + Bluetooth, 40mm, Sport Band, White, S/M + Fabric Band, Blue, S/M View product	B Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch Model SM-L500NZKAXSA View product
Displayidentical
Display type	Digital	Digital
Display resolution	438 x 438 pixels	438 x 438 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Display diagonal	3.3 cm (1.3")	3.3 cm (1.3")
Display technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Display technology marketing name	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Display brightness	3000 cd/m²	3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityKnown for one	327 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Always-on displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour display	Yes	Yes
Display number of colours	16 million colours	16 million colours
Display diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 cm
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Samsung	Samsung
Processor modelKnown for one	Exynos W1000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores	5	5
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Design2 differ
Market positioning	Smartwatch	Smartwatch
Watch case sizeDiffers	40 mm	46 mm
Watch case colour	Silver	Silver
Watch case materialDiffers	Aluminium	Stainless steel
Shape	Round	Round
Back materialKnown for one	Sapphire glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) code	IP68	IP68
Water resistance	5 ATM	5 ATM
Band colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Band sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S/M & M/L
Wrist size rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 - 205 mm
Buckle colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Closure typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single prong strap buckle
Performance1 differ
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in camera	No	No
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installed	Wear OS	Wear OS
RAM capacity	2000 MB	2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Fall detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Heart rate monitor	Yes	Yes
Heart rate sensor type	Electrical, Optical	Electrical, 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
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Activity tracker	Yes	Yes
Quality of sleep	Yes	Yes
SOS alert functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supported	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes	Yes
Stress monitoring functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantDiffers	Samsung Bixby	Google Gemini
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Military standard	MIL-STD-810H	MIL-STD-810H
Music controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RefurbishedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	No	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
Battery life (max)	40 h	40 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Charging timeKnown for one	1.3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	325 mAh	445 mAh
Softwareidentical
Sports activity apps	Samsung Health	Samsung Health
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	40.4 mm	46.4 mm
DepthDiffers	42.7 mm	46 mm
ThicknessDiffers	8.6 mm	1.06 cm
WeightDiffers	30 g	63.5 g

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