Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L330) / Google Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm, Wi-Fi)

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.

Google Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm, Wi-Fi): 41 mm Wi-Fi (GA10840-US) · Polished Silver aluminium case

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch8 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L330)Google Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm, Wi-Fi)
Release year20252025
Display1.47-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.

Samsung		Curved Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO; 320 ppi; DCI-P3; always-on display

GIGAZINE gives the 41 mm model's resolution as 426 × 426.

Google
Glass and caseSapphire 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.

Samsung		—
Processor and memoryExynos 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.

Samsung		—
Battery and charging435 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.

Samsung		—
SensorsSamsung 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.

Samsung		Optical heart rate, SpO2 (red/infrared), ECG-capable electrical sensors, skin conductance (cEDA), skin temperature, compass, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light

ECG and some health features may be limited by country; readings are not a medical diagnosis.

Google
Health featuresAntioxidant 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.

Samsung		—
LocationL1 + L5 dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo)

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

Samsung		Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) Google
ConnectivityBluetooth 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.

Samsung		Bluetooth 6.0; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 and 5 GHz); NFC; UWB

This entry covers the Wi-Fi model; LTE and UMTS cellular connectivity is only on the LTE model.

Google
Durability5ATM, 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.

Samsung		5 ATM; IP68

5 ATM suits shallow-water activities like swimming, not diving or high-speed water sports.

Google
Software and assistantOne 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.

Samsung		—
CompatibilityAndroid 12 or later phones with more than 1.5 GB RAM

It cannot be used with an iPhone.

Samsung		Android 11.0 or newer; Google Account and Pixel Watch app

Some features depend on the phone's Android version and the Pixel Watch app.

Google
Weight and colours34.0 g (without band); Graphite, Silver Samsung—
Case—41 mm, 100% recycled aluminium; 12.3 mm height Google
Weight—31.0 g (without band)

The 45 mm model weighs 36.7 g.

Google
Brightness and refresh—Up to 3000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum in always-on mode; 1–60 Hz

The ability to drop to 1 Hz reduces the battery cost of the always-on display.

Google
Display glass—Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Google
Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 co-processor

The co-processor handles notifications and sensor work while the screen is off without waking the main processor, saving battery.

Google
Memory and storage—2 GB SDRAM; 32 GB eMMC Google
Battery—325 mAh typical; up to 30 hours with always-on display, up to 48 hours with Battery Saver

The 45 mm model has a 455 mAh battery and up to 40 hours with the always-on display.

Google
Charging—Quick Charge Dock: about 50% in 15 minutes, 80% in 25 minutes, 100% in 45 minutes

The watch sits in a new side-mounted dock; earlier Pixel Watch chargers do not fit this model.

Google
Controls—Side button, haptic crown; Gen 3 Premium haptics Google
Audio—Built-in microphone and speaker Google
Operating system—Wear OS 6.0 Google
Band fit—Small 130–175 mm, Large 165–210 mm wrist Google