Smartwatch comparison · 2 products
Apple Watch Series 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Wi‑Fi 44mm
Key differences
- Works with iPhoneOnly Watch Series 11.Watch Series 11 Yes · Galaxy Watch8 44mm No
- Works with AndroidOnly Galaxy Watch8 44mm.Watch Series 11 No · Galaxy Watch8 44mm Yes
- Screen sizeWatch Series 11: 0.49″ largerWatch Series 11 1.96″ · Galaxy Watch8 44mm 1.47″
- Battery life (claimed)Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 1 day longer (100%)Watch Series 11 1 day · Galaxy Watch8 44mm 2 days
- Cellular (LTE) modelOnly Watch Series 11.Watch Series 11 Yes · Galaxy Watch8 44mm No
- ResolutionWatch Series 11 416 × 496 · Galaxy Watch8 44mm 480 × 480
What’s the same
- Water depth rating 50 m
- GPS Yes
- NFC payments Yes
- Bluetooth 5.3
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| Spec | Watch Series 11 | Galaxy Watch8 44mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with iPhone | Yes | No | Only Watch Series 11 |
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| Works with Android | No | Yes | Only Galaxy Watch8 44mm |
| Cellular (LTE) model | Yes | No | Only Watch Series 11 |
| Spec | Watch Series 11 | Galaxy Watch8 44mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 1.96″ | 1.47″ | Watch Series 11 · 0.49″ larger |
| Resolution | 416 × 496 | 480 × 480 | Different |
| Pixel density | 330 ppi | 327 ppi | ≈ Within 3 ppi |
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| Spec | Watch Series 11 | Galaxy Watch8 44mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life (claimed) | 1 day | 2 daysLonger | Galaxy Watch8 44mm · 1 day longer (100%) |
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| Battery life (power saving) | 38 h | Not listed | Listed only for Watch Series 11 |
| Battery capacity | 327 mAh | 435 mAh | Galaxy Watch8 44mm · 108 mAh more (33%) |
| Charge time | 1.2 h | Not listed | Listed only for Watch Series 11 |
| Spec | Watch Series 11 | Galaxy Watch8 44mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water depth rating | 50 m | 50 m | Same |
| ATM rating | Not listed | 5 ATM | Listed only for Galaxy Watch8 44mm |
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| Spec | Watch Series 11 | Galaxy Watch8 44mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Same |
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Crash detection | Yes | Not listed | Listed only for Watch Series 11 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | Same |
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How this comparison works
Every product in a category uses the same fields and units. Rows highlight a difference. A direction label such as “Lighter” or “More” appears only on fields where DuelVS’s methodology defines which way is generally preferable. Nothing here declares an overall winner.
Questions, answered from the data
- How many specs are different between Watch Series 11 and Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
- Of 16 specs DuelVS lists for this comparison, 7 differ, 4 are identical, 1 are within a negligible margin and 4 are listed for only some of the products.
- Which works with iPhone?
- Watch Series 11 does; Galaxy Watch8 44mm doesn't.
- Which works with Android?
- Galaxy Watch8 44mm does; Watch Series 11 doesn't.
- Which lasts longer per charge?
- Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 2 days vs 1 day for Watch Series 11, 1 day longer.
- What do they have in common?
- Water depth rating: 50 m; GPS: Yes; NFC payments: Yes; Bluetooth: 5.3.