Withings ScanWatch Nova vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Withings ScanWatch Nova is cheaper by SAR 93 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 93
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and price.

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

Key differences

  • Display type

    AnalogAMOLED
  • Built-in GPS

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
WithingsSAR 2,167
Withings ScanWatch Nova specs
SamsungSAR 2,260
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic specs
Reference priceSAR 2,167SAR 2,260
Battery life30 days—
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Phone compatibility—Android
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

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

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

Withings ScanWatch Nova: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in display type between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

Withings ScanWatch Nova: Analog; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.