Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is cheaper by SAR 579 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 579
  • Lower weight: 49 g vs 64 g

The deciding difference here: weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    46 mm49 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDOLED
  • Weight

    64 g✓ 49 g

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,260
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic specs
AppleSAR 2,839
Apple Watch Ultra 3 specs
Reference priceSAR 2,260SAR 2,839
Battery life—1.8 days
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm; Apple Watch Ultra 3: 49 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: AMOLED; Apple Watch Ultra 3: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.