Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Apple Watch Series 11: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (1.67 days vs 1 days)
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: battery life.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    44 mm46 mm
  • Display type

    Super AMOLEDOLED
  • Battery life

    ✓ 1.67 days1 days

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,399
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 specs
AppleSAR 1,403
Apple Watch Series 11 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,399SAR 1,403
Battery life✓ 1.67 days1 days
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo
Bluetooth callsYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Series 11?

Battery life is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: 1.67 days vs 1 days on the Apple Watch Series 11. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in bluetooth calls between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Series 11?

No difference here: bluetooth calls is Yes on both.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Series 11?

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

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Series 11?

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