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Product comparison · 2 smartwatches

Samsung Galaxy Watch9 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 40identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 has 500 MHz more processor frequency than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch (2100 MHz vs 1600 MHz). The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch has 6 mm more watch case size than the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 (46 mm vs 40 mm). The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch has 32 GB more flash memory than the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor manufacturer: Qualcomm on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9, Samsung on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch. Watch case colour: Graphite on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9, Silver on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Qualcomm
    • Samsung
  • Processor frequency
    • 2100 MHz
    • 1600 MHz
  • Watch case size
    • 40 mm
    • 46 mm
  • Watch case colour
    • Graphite
    • Silver
  • Watch case material
    • Aluminium
    • Stainless steel
  • Band colour
    • Graphite
    • Black
  • Buckle colour
    • Graphite
    • Silver
  • Flash memory
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

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Galaxy Watch8 SM-L500NZKAXSA smartwatch / sport watch

Model SM-L500NZKAXSA

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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 one3000 cd/m²
Colour displayYesYes
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Display diameterKnown for one3.4 cm
Pixel densityKnown for one327 ppi
Always-on displayKnown for oneYes
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersQualcommSamsung
Processor frequencyDiffers2100 MHz1600 MHz
Processor cores55
Design5 differ
Market positioningSmartwatchSmartwatch
Watch case sizeDiffers40 mm46 mm
Watch case colourDiffersGraphiteSilver
Watch case materialDiffersAluminiumStainless steel
Band colourDiffersGraphiteBlack
Band sizeKnown for oneS/M & M/L
ShapeRoundRound
Wrist size rangeKnown for one160 - 205 mm
Buckle colourDiffersGraphiteSilver
Closure typeSingle prong strap buckleSingle prong strap buckle
International Protection (IP) codeIP68IP68
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Lens materialKnown for oneSapphire
Performance1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in cameraNoNo
Operating system installedWear OSWear OS
RAM capacity2000 MB2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid
Features1 differ
Heart rate monitorYesYes
Heart rate sensor typeDiffersOpticalElectrical, Optical
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Activity trackerKnown for oneYes
Quality of sleepKnown for oneYes
Audio formats supported3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV
CalendarKnown for oneYes
Geomagnetic sensorYesYes
Music controlKnown for oneYes
RefurbishedKnown for oneNo
Skin temperature sensorYesYes
Virtual assistantKnown for oneGoogle Gemini
BarometerYesYes
Military standardMIL-STD-810HMIL-STD-810H
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Mobile network generationNot supportedNot supported
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)Known for oneYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portKnown for oneNo
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 versionDiffers6.05.3
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Poweridentical
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
Battery life (max)40 h40 h
Wireless chargingYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers390 mAh445 mAh
Softwareidentical
Sports activity appsKnown for oneSamsung Health
Security update termKnown for one31 July 2031
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers40.4 mm46.4 mm
DepthDiffers42.7 mm46 mm
ThicknessDiffers8.6 mm1.06 cm
WeightDiffers31.5 g63.5 g

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