OnePlus Watch 2R vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.

Feature	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
PriceDifferent	KSh 28,500.00	KSh 26,500.00 – KSh 28,500.00
DisplayDifferent	1.43-inch AMOLED	44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Battery capacityDifferent	500 mAh	44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh
Water resistanceDifferent	5 ATM rated	5 ATM
ProcessorDifferent	Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 plus BES2700 efficiency MCU	Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage	32 GB	32 GB
Operating systemDifferent	Wear OS by Google plus RTOS dual-engine architecture	Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch
Network / cellular	—	LTE on LTE models only
Positioning / GNSSDifferent	Dual-frequency GPS with multiple satellite systems	Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo
Health & wellness featuresDifferent	Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis	Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone.

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SpecificationOnePlus Watch 2RSamsung Galaxy Watch 8

Identity & design

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Model	OnePlus Watch 2R	Galaxy Watch8
Announced	July 2024	9 July 2025
Dimensions	47.6 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; approximately 13.65 mm including PPG sensor	44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm
Weight	Approximately 37 g (strap excluded); approximately 59 g with strap	44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band
Build materials	Aluminum-alloy case, plastic lower case, and 2D glass cover	Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display
Wrist size	140–210 mm	—
Strap / band	Silicone strap with stainless-steel buckle	—
Controls / buttons	Two side buttons and touchscreen	Touchscreen and physical buttons

Display

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Display	1.43-inch AMOLED	44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution	466 × 466 pixels (~326 ppi)	44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi)
Display protection	—	Sapphire crystal
Display features	Always-on display; up to 1,000 nits high-brightness mode	Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Performance & software

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 plus BES2700 efficiency MCU	Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
CPU	—	5-core CPU
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage	32 GB	32 GB
Operating system	Wear OS by Google plus RTOS dual-engine architecture	Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch

Connectivity

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Network / cellular	—	LTE on LTE models only
SIM / eSIM	—	eSIM on LTE models
Wi-Fi	Supported	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth	Supported	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Supported; payment availability varies by market	Supported
Positioning / GNSS	Dual-frequency GPS with multiple satellite systems	Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

Audio & communication

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Speaker	Built-in speaker	—
Microphone	Built-in microphone	—
Calling	Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible Android phone	—

Sensors, health & fitness

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, optical heart-rate, optical blood-oxygen, barometer, and ambient-light sensors	Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor
Health & wellness features	Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis	Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone.
Sleep tracking	Sleep duration, stages, breathing and sleep score	Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available
Sports / workout modes	More than 100 sports modes	—
Training & outdoor features	—	Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking

Battery & durability

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery capacity	500 mAh	44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh
Battery life	Up to 100 hours in Smart Mode; longer endurance available in power saver mode depending on usage	—
Charging	VOOC fast charging via magnetic charging base	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

Specification	OnePlus Watch 2R	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Phone compatibility	Android smartphone required; Wear OS feature availability varies by phone and region	Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device
Companion app	OHealth	Samsung Health
Colors	Forest Green or Gunmetal Gray	Graphite and Silver

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