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General

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Series

Apple Watch2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Watch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3331, A3333, A3335, A33372Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 5 October 2026Identify Apple Watch. Exact Series 11 or Ultra 3 heading names North America/Europe/Asia-Pacific models. China and Hermes editions omitted.

SM-L320, SM-L325F, SM-L330, SM-L335F7Maker product pagesamsung.com/jp/support/mobile-devices/how-to-check-the-online-manual-of-open-productsRead 5 October 2026Watch table explicitly maps SM-L320/SM-L325F to 40 mm, SM-L330/SM-L335F to 44 mm, SM-L500/SM-L505F to 46 mm Classic. No regional network bands are transferred.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 September 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-apple-watch-series-11-featuring-groundbreaking-health-insightsRead 5 October 2026

9 July 20251Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Watch Series 1016Press article9to5mac.com/2025/09/09/apple-unveils-new-apple-watch-series-11Read 23 October 20269to5Mac says the new Apple Watch Series 11 is very similar to last year's Apple Watch Series 10.17Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-11-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide sets the new Apple Watch Series 11 apart from last year's Apple Watch Series 10.

Samsung Galaxy Watch712Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch8_and_galaxy_watch8_classic-review-2860p5.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Watch7 the predecessor of the Galaxy Watch8.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Watch Series 1218Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-12-announced-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-flagship-apple-watchRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Series 11 last year's model and asks if the new Apple Watch Series 12 will take its place.19Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-series-11-vs-12Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Series 12 brings many changes over its predecessor, the Series 11, which Apple has discontinued.

Samsung Galaxy Watch913Press articleengadget.com/2220592/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-vs-galaxy-watch-8-comparisonRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Galaxy Watch 9 looks a lot like the Watch 8 it replaces.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-apple-watch-series-11-featuring-groundbreaking-health-insightsRead 5 October 2026Starting US MSRP. Series 11 base 42 mm GPS or Ultra 3 standard configuration.

$349.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Starting Bluetooth US MSRP, 349.99 regular or 499.99 Classic. LTE starter prices apply to US hardware and are not copied into international F variants.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4494Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-apple-watch-series-11-featuring-groundbreaking-health-insightsRead 5 October 2026German starting launch price including VAT.

€3796Press releasenews.samsung.com/at/samsung-galaxy-watch8-serie-ultra-komfort-vom-schlaf-bis-zum-workoutRead 5 October 2026Austrian starting launch MSRP including VAT, 379 regular or 529 Classic. Only the base Bluetooth row repeats this price. Other editions have no unverified price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Rose Gold, Silver, Space Gray, Jet Black, Gold, Natural, Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Graphite, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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Smartwatch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026Exact model maker page identifies the Galaxy Watch8 smartwatch family and its Wear OS smart functions.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

42, 46mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

40, 44mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Case shape

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Other2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026Maker describes cushion-shaped case. The circular display is not used as proof of a circular housing.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Aluminium2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Aluminum case1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Armor Aluminum2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026Classic case stainless steel. Regular case Armor Aluminum.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height42Width36Thickness9.7mm(1.7 × 1.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Base is 42 mm aluminum GPS. Other dimensions belong in variants.

Height42.7Width40.4Thickness8.6mm(1.7 × 1.6 × 0.3 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table dimensions exclude health-sensor protrusion. Base is the 40 mm regular case. The 44 mm case dimensions are in variants.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

30.3g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Base 42 mm aluminum GPS is 30.3 g. Cellular and titanium have different case weights, stored separately.

30g(1.1 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table footnote 13 explicitly excludes the band.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Durability and footnote. 50 m water-pressure rating. 50 m is 5 ATM.

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Durability and footnote. 50 m water-pressure rating. Shallow swimming only, not scuba or high-velocity water.

ISO 22810:20108Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 149 specifies ISO 22810:2010 static 5 ATM test. Shallow swimming only, no scuba or high-speed water sports.

Dust and water rating

IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H testing. No claim of passing every subsection.

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max35°C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Environmental Requirements. General operation 0 to 35 C. Storage temperature is not the operating range.

Min0Max35°C8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 150 Recommended operating temperature range explicitly gives 0°C to 35°C. This is the operating range, not storage.

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Always-On Retina display with wide-angle OLEDs and LTPO31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

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1.34in(3.4 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table publishes 1.34 inches for 40 mm regular and 46 mm Classic, 1.47 inches for 44 mm regular. Rounded retail listings of 1.3 or 1.5 are not substituted.

Resolution

374 × 446px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

438 × 438px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

326ppi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Display area

970mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Touchscreen

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd1d9d7efca/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Use buttons and gestures. Tap and swipe the display to interact with Apple Watch.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 27-29 tap and swipe controls.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

2,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

3,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Ion-X front glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

watchOS 263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-apple-watch-series-11-featuring-groundbreaking-health-insightsRead 5 October 2026Featuring watchOS 26 section.

Wear OS 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Software

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One UI 8 Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

watchOS 27.0.114Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 5 October 2026Get the latest software updates. Latest watchOS is 27.0.1. September 28, 2026 release expands beyond the September 23 Series 12 and Ultra 4 release. Model eligibility comes from the compatible-model guide.15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd2054d0d5b/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Apple Watch models. The watchOS 27 compatible-model list explicitly includes Series 11 and Ultra 3. Latest 27.0.1 version comes from security releases.

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Works with

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Phone requirement

iPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 26 or later1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Android 12.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Compatibility table says Android 12 or higher with more than 1.5 GB memory. Advanced health features additionally require supported Samsung Galaxy phones.

App store

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109023Read 5 October 2026Get apps from the App Store on Apple Watch. Download and install third-party apps from the watch or paired iPhone.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 44 Play Store installs applications.

Voice assistants

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Google Gemini, Bixby2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026Galaxy AI and One UI features name Google Gemini. User guide separately names Bixby.

Chipset

Apple S101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Samsung Exynos W10001Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Process

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3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

51Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU configuration

AApple Watch Series 11

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BSamsung Galaxy Watch8

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A78	1.6
4	Cortex-A55	1.5

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-l320nzsadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact model Processor/CPU Speed technical table gives 1.6 GHz and 1.5 GHz, five cores. Exynos W1000 maker document supplies the named one-Cortex-A78/four-Cortex-A55 cluster mapping. No chipset theoretical connectivity substitutes for actual watch specs.10Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w1000Read 5 October 2026Exynos W1000 specification names one Cortex-A78 at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.5 GHz. Exact watch product specification separately confirms same 1.6/1.5 GHz CPU speeds, so this maps named core groups without substituting chipset theoretical wireless or display capability.

Max CPU clock

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1.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

32GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86 and 94-96 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current required app/watch software and age 22+. Regional availability applies.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Sensors and Health and Wellness. Wellness use only. US post-January-2024 units analyze and display results on the paired iPhone.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 77-79 Blood oxygen and overnight monitoring.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 72 Cycle tracking uses skin temperature.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

Hypertension notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Calibrated with a cuff8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86-93 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country and compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, age 22+, arm-cuff calibration initially and every 28 days. This is not calibration-free measurement.

Body composition sensor

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Depth gauge

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Water temperature sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Hypertension notifications, Noise monitoring, Heart rate variability1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Named Health and Wellness items. ECG and irregular rhythm ages 22+, apnea 18+, hypertension excludes diagnosed hypertension and pregnancy. Region, phone and app conditions apply.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition, Irregular rhythm notifications3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-l320nzsadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact model IHRN paragraph describes background pulse monitoring and ECG prompt. Health Monitor country, compatible Galaxy phone, current software and ECG/IHRN age 22+ conditions apply. Sleep-apnea function additionally requires age 22+ and two successful nights of at least 4 h each. Supported regions/phones and medical exclusions apply. BP age 22+ and cuff-calibration requirements are separate.8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 51-98 health functions. Energy Score is the readiness-style score. Samsung Health Monitor BP/ECG/IHRN require eligible country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current app/watch software and age 22+. BP additionally requires arm-cuff calibration every 28 days. Sleep-apnea notifications require eligible country/phone, age 22+, and two successful nights with at least 4 h continuous sleep per night within 10 days. Other medical exclusions are stated in the manual. These flags do not mean unrestricted clinical availability.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Training load, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Trackback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd66fcd5c5c/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Create a custom workout. Repeating work and recovery intervals are explicitly supported.

Automatic workout detection, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Open water swim, VO2 max3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-l320nzsadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact regular Watch8 Workout-Tracking paragraph explicitly names advanced running metrics and maximum oxygen consumption, supporting running_dynamics and vo2_max. Shared manual supports the other stored workout functions.8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 55-63 cover detected workouts, pool and open-water swimming, repetitive movement counts and interval targets. Page 56 explicitly names Open water swim. Running dynamics is not attributed to this manual.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Car crash detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 110-113 SOS messages send current location repeatedly to registered contacts. This is emergency location sharing, not a general live sports service.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS (L1), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly states L1+L5 GPS and names GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Other constellations do not inherit assumed dual-frequency bands.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

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Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 43Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-l320nzsadbtRead 5 October 2026Connectivity lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n at 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Series-11-42-mm-review-Now-with-Titanium-and-5G.1156989.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review specification table explicitly states NFC. No RAM, battery or diagonal is transferred to other size variants.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Connectivity names Apple Pay. Compatible card and supported region required.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Payment services

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Samsung Pay8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apdc38d7a95e/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Make calls. Watch Phone app and supported Wi-Fi calling. Cellular edition can call via its cellular subscription. GPS edition relies on paired phone or supported Wi-Fi calling.

Cellular or phone8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd483798d11/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Add music. Download playlists/albums to watch for playback without Internet or nearby iPhone.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 99 manages audio files stored on watch.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

28Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 7-11 device layout. Regular Home and Back buttons. Classic adds Quick button. Rotating bezel is separate and not a crown.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Home button, Back button8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

None8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Touch8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 Bezel: Classic physically rotates, regular uses touch around display edge.

Gestures

Double tap, Wrist flick1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Controls explicitly names Double tap and Wrist flick.

Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10006887Read 5 October 2026Control your phone with your watch section explicitly covers Watch8 and Watch8 Classic and names Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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325mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity. 325 mAh 40 mm, 435 mAh 44 mm, 445 mAh Classic.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AApple Watch Series 11

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	24
Low power	No	38

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery Life and footnote 9. Normal use includes 300 time checks, 90 notifications, 15 min apps, 60 min workout with Bluetooth music and 6 h sleep over 24 h. Cellular model 4 h cellular/20 h phone. Low Power 38 h is a separate workload.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-l320nzsadbtRead 5 October 2026The exact FAQ on battery life explicitly says both 40 mm and 44 mm models offer up to 30 h with AOD enabled, with no radio exclusion in that statement. This 30 h claim is repeated in all four size/radio rows. Separate technical 40 h AOD-off claim applies only to proven 40 mm Bluetooth base row. Other editions remain unknown for AOD-off runtime.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic puck8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd2b717523a/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Charge Apple Watch. Back of watch attaches magnetically to the proprietary charging cable. Not Qi interoperability.

Proprietary wireless charger8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 12-15 wireless charger. Supplied proprietary charger required. WPC-based charging does not prove ordinary Qi interoperability.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

Charge time15 minUse time8 h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery Life. 15 min charge for 8 h normal use. Separate 5 min/8 h sleep-only claim is not substituted.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery Life. Approximate 0-80% with included A2515 fast cable and Apple 20 W USB-C adapter. Adapter rating is not maximum watch charging input.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

2,117nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Series-11-42-mm-review-Now-with-Titanium-and-5G.1156989.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Tested 42 mm unit, watchOS 26.0.2. Display section 2117 cd/m2 with ambient sensor enabled. White-window size unspecified.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AApple Watch Series 11

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	36

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Series-11-42-mm-review-Now-with-Titanium-and-5G.1156989.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Tested 42 mm unit without eSIM use. About 36 h with always-on display, health tracking, no workouts, few short calls. Not a continuous GPS test or a 46 mm result.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	24
Mixed use, always-on display off	36

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Brighter-and-slimmer-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-LTE-smartwatch-review.1121005.0.htmlRead 5 October 202644 mm LTE unit with eSIM, all health functions and training recognition. Phone connected most of time. 24 h AOD on, 1.5 days exactly 36 h AOD off. These measurements are not transferred to 40 mm or Bluetooth editions.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

60min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Watch-Series-11-42-mm-review-Now-with-Titanium-and-5G.1156989.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Tested 42 mm unit. About one hour 0-100% with magnetic cable and Anker 335 adapter.

73min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Brighter-and-slimmer-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-LTE-smartwatch-review.1121005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same 44 mm LTE unit, full recharge 73 minutes with Anker 335 adapter.

Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd3cc13d48f/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Remove and change Apple Watch bands. Hold the band release button and slide the band out without tools.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 16-18 attach and remove band while pressing band button, without tools.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AApple Watch Series 11

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
130	200

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight, published Fits wrist range. Aggregate case-fit range, not a claimed size range of every separately sold band. Series 11 variant rows distinguish 42 and 46 mm.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Apple Watch Series 11, Band, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

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Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apd2b717523a/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026Set up the charger. Power adapter sold separately. The magnetic USB-C charging cable is included.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1250931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch82Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1250931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125093Read 5 October 2026

news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workout1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/275Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/welcome/27/watchos/27Read 5 October 2026

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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