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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 2

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Screen: 450 × 450 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4.0.
KSh 26,500Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch.
KSh 27,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel Watch 2 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and is lighter to wear all day, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has a larger 1.47-inch, brighter screen and is slimmer.

Display

Google Pixel Watch 2
450 × 450 pixels
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels

Performance

Google Pixel Watch 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor

Software

Google Pixel Watch 2
Runs Wear OS 4.0
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 2
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Battery life

Google Pixel Watch 2
Up to 24 hours per charge
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs 34 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Larger 1.47-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per charge44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 320 ppi1.47-inch OLED display
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processorExynos W1000 processor
SoftwareWear OS 4.0Wear OS 6
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Battery capacity306 mAh battery44 mm: 435 mAh

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Display1.2-inch AMOLED with DCI-P3 colour, 320 ppi44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution450 × 450 pixels44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Display protectionCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Sapphire crystal
Display featuresUp to 1,000 nits; Always-On DisplayFull-colour always-on display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Network / cellular4G LTE and UMTS on LTE modelGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMeSIM on LTE modeleSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
BrandGoogleSamsung
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Announced4 October 20232025, July 09
Dimensions41 × 41 × 12.3 mm44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm
Weight31 g without band44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 30.0 g, without band
Build materials100% recycled aluminium housingArmor Aluminum case
Wrist sizeSmall band: 130–175 mm; large band: 165–210 mm—
Strap / bandFluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; small and large sizes included—
Controls / buttonsHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; premium hapticsTouchscreen and physical buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processorExynos W1000, 3 nm
CPUCortex-M33 co-processor5-core
RAM2 GB SDRAM2 GB
Storage32 GB eMMC flash32 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4.0Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
GPU—Mali-G68

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
SpeakerBuilt-in speakerSupported
MicrophoneBuilt-in microphoneSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; multipurpose electrical sensors; multi-path optical heart-rate sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart-rate tracking; SpO₂ monitoring; ECG app compatibility; cEDA body-response tracking; skin-temperature sensing; Fitbit health and activity insightsHeart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone.
Sleep trackingSleep stages and Sleep Score through FitbitSleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available
Sports / workout modesFitbit activity and workout tracking—
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking; Fitbit exercise metrics and Active Zone MinutesRunning Coach and dual-frequency route tracking
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; Safety Check; Emergency Sharing and Medical ID features—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery capacity306 mAh typical, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion44 mm: 435 mAh; 40 mm: 325 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with Always-On Display—
ChargingUSB-C fast-charging cable; 0–50% in about 30 min, 0–80% in about 43 min, 0–100% in about 75 minFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance; Corning Gorilla Glass 5MIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Phone compatibilityMost phones running Android 9.0 or newer; Google Account requiredAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch app; Fitbit app for health and fitnessGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsPolished Silver aluminium / Bay; Matte Black aluminium / Obsidian; Champagne Gold aluminium / Hazel; Polished Silver aluminium / PorcelainGraphite; Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Case material—Armor Aluminum
Peak brightness—3,000 nits peak
Release status—Available. Released 2025, July 25
Model numbers—SM-L320, SM-L325, SM-L330, SM-L335, SM-L325U, SM-L335U
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
SAR (EU)—0.15 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
Additional durability features—Armor Aluminum 2

Similarities

  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel Watch 2 if you want ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 if you would rather have a larger 1.47-inch, brighter screen and a slimmer build.

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