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AmazFit Cheetah vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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AmazFit Cheetah

AmazFit Cheetah

  • Screen: 454 × 454 pixels, 326 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS 3.5.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 440 mAh battery capacity.
  • 2.3 GB storage.
KSh 28,000Out 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is lighter to wear all day and has a brighter screen for outdoor use and a sturdier aluminium build, while the AmazFit Cheetah works with Android phones and iPhones.

Display

AmazFit Cheetah
454 × 454 pixels, 326 ppi
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels

Software

AmazFit Cheetah
Runs Zepp OS 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch

Battery life

AmazFit Cheetah
440 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh

Portability

AmazFit Cheetah
47 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
34 g

Storage

AmazFit Cheetah
2.3 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
32 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Cheetah

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Lighter: 34 g (vs 47 g).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 2.3 GB).
  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 11.9 mm).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery life440 mAh battery44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Storage2.3 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.39-inch OLED display, 326 ppi1.47-inch OLED display
SoftwareZepp OS 3.5Wear OS 6
Battery capacity440 mAh battery44 mm: 435 mAh
Water resistance5 ATMIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Display1.39-inch AMOLED44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution454 × 454 pixels, 326 ppi44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Display protectionTempered glass with anti-fingerprint coatingSapphire crystal
Display featuresUp to 1,000 nits; matching Always-On Display watch facesFull-colour always-on display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Positioning / GNSSBuilt-in dual-band L1/L5 positioning; six satellite systems; circularly polarised antennaDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo
Network / cellular—GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIM—eSIM
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
NFC—Supported

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
BrandAmazfitSamsung
ModelAmazfit Cheetah RoundSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Dimensions46.7 × 46.7 × 11.9 mm, excluding heart-rate sensor base44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm
Weight32 g without strap; 47 g with strap44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 30.0 g, without band
Build materialsFibre-reinforced polymerArmor Aluminum case
Wrist size150–220 mm—
Strap / band22 mm liquid-silicone strap with classic pin buckle—
Controls / buttonsTwo physical controls including crown; tempered-glass touchscreenTouchscreen and physical buttons
Announced—2025, July 09

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
StorageUp to 2.3 GB available for music32 GB
Operating systemZepp OS 3.5Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
Processor—Exynos W1000, 3 nm
CPU—5-core
GPU—Mali-G68
RAM—2 GB

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
SensorsBioTracker PPG biometric sensor with SpO₂; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometric altimeter; ambient-light sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness features24-hour heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring; one-tap four-metric measurement; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking; health alerts and breathing exercisesHeart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone.
Sleep trackingSleep stages including REM; daytime naps; sleep schedules; breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available
Sports / workout modes156 sports modes; smart recognition of 25 strength movements and 8 sports movements—
Training & outdoor featuresMaxTrack dual-band positioning; offline maps and route import/navigation; location points; Zepp Coach; Track Run; smart trajectory correction; Virtual Pacer; race predictions; PeakBeats; external heart-rate belt and cycling power meterRunning Coach and dual-frequency route tracking
Safety & emergency featuresAbnormal high/low heart-rate, low-SpO₂, high-stress and altitude blood-oxygen prompts—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery capacity440 mAh rated44 mm: 435 mAh; 40 mm: 325 mAh
Battery lifeTypical: up to 14 days; saver: 24 days; clock: 45 days; heavy: 7 days; accuracy GPS: 26 h; automatic GPS: 44 h; power-saving GPS: 54 h—
ChargingMagnetic charging; approximately 2 hoursFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; ISO 22810:20105 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsBureau Veritas-tested 5 ATM water resistanceMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or laterAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appZepp AppGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsSpeedster GreyGraphite; Silver

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit CheetahSamsung 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 are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.39 and 1.47 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the better buy; the AmazFit Cheetah makes sense if you want a choice of Android phone or iPhone.

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