Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L330) / Apple Watch Series 10 (46 mm, GPS, aluminium)

Always On Display keeps the watch face visible but shortens battery life; when off, the screen wakes on wrist raise.

Up to 2000 nits and down to 1 nit. Apple says the wide-angle OLED looks up to 40% brighter when viewed at an angle, making the watch easier to read without raising the wrist.

Sapphire crystal resists scratches better than ordinary glass. The 8.6 mm thickness excludes the sensor bump on the back.

32 GB of storage is enough to keep music and apps on the watch for phone-free runs.

The watch charges only wirelessly; it must align with Samsung’s charging puck, and some wireless chargers may not sit flat because of the band.

Fast charging uses the included magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable; the adapter is sold separately.

The electrical heart signal enables ECG and bioelectrical impedance enables body composition readings. ECG and blood pressure need a Samsung phone and country approval.

Antioxidant Index is measured by holding a fingertip on the sensor for about five seconds; Vascular Load needs the watch to be worn to sleep on at least 3 of the last 14 days. These are wellness indicators, not medical diagnoses.

The L5 band helps reduce route drift caused by reflections among tall buildings and trees.

On the Bluetooth model calls and notifications work while connected to the phone; NFC contactless payments depend on country and bank.

5ATM means water resistance suitable for swimming, not diving or high-speed water sports. MIL-STD-810H refers to selected environmental tests from the military standard and is no guarantee against impacts.

Gemini can act in Samsung Health, Calendar and Clock via voice; availability varies by device, language and country.

It cannot be used with an iPhone.

An iPhone is required for setup and use; it does not work with Android phones.

The aluminium version uses Ion-X glass; the titanium versions have sapphire crystal.

The electrical sensor enables ECG recordings and the optical sensor continuous heart rate. Availability of health features varies by country.

Suitable for shallow-water activities such as swimming, not for scuba diving or high-velocity water sports. The depth gauge is for snorkelling down to 6 metres.

This version has no cellular connection, so calls and data away from the phone need Wi-Fi. Location uses only the L1 band; there is no dual-frequency GPS.