Which smartwatch should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Apple Watch Series 8? This post will provide answers to your questions. So make sure to read to the end as we analyze the various factors to keep in mind when deciding on which to get.

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First, let’s start with their pricing. The Apple Watch Series 8 has a starting price of $399 at launch, which is similar to the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Mind you, the prices in Uk and Europe might be slightly different.

Buy Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Apple Watch Series 8	Price
Buy on Amazon	$399.99
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£419.00
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€499.00

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic	Price
Buy on Amazon	$399.99
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£369.00
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€419.00

Now let’s get to the real matters. Battery-wise, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic has a stronger battery life than the Apple Watch Series 8. Apple Watches have never had an excellent battery life except for the Apple Watch Ultra. But in all, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic has a better battery life than the Apple Watch Series 8.

Another difference is in their design language. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is round-shaped with a rotating bezel. This simply means you can use the touchscreen or the bezel rotation to operate the smartwatch. In contrast, the Apple Watch Series 8 has a rectangular shape design.

But most importantly, here is what to keep in mind when deciding on which to get. The Apple Watch Series 8 best work with iOS smartphones and not for Android phones. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic best work with Android phones especially Samsung devices. In order words, the smartphone you are using is a huge determinant of which of these two smartwatches to buy.

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What They Have in Common

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Apple Watch Series 8 have GPS and LTE versions. More so, both are rated water and dust resistant. And can be used for swimming but none is recommended for diving. The best diving smartwatches are Apple Watch Ultra and Huawei Watch Ultimate.

Another similarity is the display quality. Both smartwatches have AMOLED touchscreens with an AOD feature available. However, the Apple Watch Series 8 has a brighter screen.

Health features and Sensors: Heart Rate, ECG, Temperature Sensors, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, and fall detection.

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Conclusion: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Apple Watch Series 8

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic has a storage battery life than Apple Watch Series 8. For iOS users, we recommend for you buy the Watch Series 8. While for Android users, buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.