Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00.Buy now |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Google Pixel Watch 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 37,500.00 through KSh 47,500.00 | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. |
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | 445 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | LTE on LTE models only |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Galaxy Watch8 Classic |
| Announced | August 2024 | 9 July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 41 mm or 45 mm round case; approximately 12.3 mm high | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 31 g (41 mm) or 37 g (45 mm), band excluded | 63.5 g (without band) |
| Build materials | Recycled aluminum case and custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display |
| Wrist size | Band fit varies by included small/large configuration | — |
| Strap / band | Fluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; colors vary by configuration | — |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreen | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | Approximately 320 ppi | 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) |
| Display protection | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Always-on display; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; adaptive 1–60 Hz refresh rate | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | 5-core CPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | LTE on LTE models only |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on cellular models; carrier compatibility required | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Built-in NFC; Google Wallet availability varies by country and bank | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | — |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | — |
| Calling | Bluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrier | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Compass, altimeter, red/infrared SpO2 sensors, ECG-compatible electrical sensor, multipath optical heart-rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient-light sensor, cEDA sensor, skin-temperature sensor, barometer, magnetometer and ultra-wideband sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and 3D Hall sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
| Sleep tracking | Fitbit sleep stages, sleep score and overnight wellness tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 40 exercise modes with running insights | — |
| Training & outdoor features | Cardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route tracking | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS, fall detection, Safety Check and loss-of-pulse detection where available; phone, carrier and regional requirements apply | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | 445 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with always-on display; up to 36 hours with Battery Saver | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours |
| Charging | USB-C fast-charging cable with magnetic pins | Fast WPC-based wireless charging |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP68-rated dust and water resistance | IP68; MIL-STD-810H |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Most Android 10.0 or later phones; Android Go not supported; Google Account, Pixel Watch app and internet required | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device |
| Companion app | Google Pixel Watch app and Fitbit services | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Case and Active Band colors vary by size and market | Black and White |
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