Apple Watch Ultra 4 / Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L330)

Apple Watch Ultra 4: A3579; 49 mm natural titanium; translucent gray Ocean Band

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L330): SM-L330 (44 mm, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), aluminium case; Graphite and Silver. The 40 mm SM-L320, the LTE SM-L335 and the rotating-bezel Galaxy Watch8 Classic are separate models.

SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 4Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L330)
Release year20262025
Announcement / availability9 / 18 September 2026 Apple—
CaseGrade 5 titanium; sapphire front crystal Apple—
Size49 × 44 × 12 mm Apple—
WeightNatural titanium case 63 g Apple—
DisplayLTPO3 OLED; 422 × 514 Apple1.47-inch Super AMOLED, 480 × 480; full-colour Always On Display

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

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Brightness1 nit minimum; 3000 nits peak Apple—
ChipS11; dual-core 64-bit Apple—
Storage64 GB Apple—
Health sensorsElectrical/optical heart; blood oxygen; temperature Apple—
Outdoor sensorsDepth, water temperature, compass, altimeter Apple—
PositioningPrecision dual-frequency GNSS Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 4, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.3; UWB Apple—
CellularA3579: 5G RedCap and LTE Apple—
Manufacturer battery testUp to 50 hours normal use; 84 in Low Power Mode Apple—
ChargingAbout 45 minutes to 80% Apple—
Water / dust100 m rating; IP6X Apple—
Diving limitRecreational diving to 40 m Apple—
Phone compatibilityiPhone 11 / SE 2 or later; iOS 27+ Apple—
Glass and case—Sapphire crystal glass; 43.7 × 46 × 8.6 mm (excluding health sensors)

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

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Processor and memory—Exynos W1000 (5-core, 3 nm); 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage

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

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Battery and charging—435 mAh (typical); WPC-based fast wireless charging

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.

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Sensors—Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance); temperature, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light

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

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Health features—Antioxidant Index (carotenoid measurement), Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load, Running Coach

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.

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Location—L1 + L5 dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo)

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

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Connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz, NFC; this model has no LTE (Bluetooth)

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

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Durability—5ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H

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.

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Software and assistant—One UI 8 Watch on Wear OS 6; first smartwatch series to ship with Gemini

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

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Compatibility—Android 12 or later phones with more than 1.5 GB RAM

It cannot be used with an iPhone.

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Weight and colours—34.0 g (without band); Graphite, Silver Samsung