OnePlus Watch 2R vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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Selected Item  OnePlus Watch 2R Original price was: KSh 29,500.00.KSh 28,500.00Current price is: KSh 28,500.00.Buy now |  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 | OnePlus Watch 2R | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 29,500.00.KSh 28,500.00Current price is: KSh 28,500.00. | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. |
| Display | 1.43-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 plus BES2700 efficiency MCU | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | 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 / GNSS | Dual-frequency GPS with multiple satellite systems | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| 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. |
Full specifications
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| Specification | OnePlus Watch 2R | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Model | OnePlus Watch 2R | Galaxy Watch8 Classic |
| Announced | July 2024 | 9 July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 47.6 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; approximately 13.65 mm including PPG sensor | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 37 g (strap excluded); approximately 59 g with strap | 63.5 g (without band) |
| Build materials | Aluminum-alloy case, plastic lower case, and 2D glass cover | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display |
| Wrist size | 140–210 mm | — |
| Strap / band | Silicone strap with stainless-steel buckle | — |
| Controls / buttons | Two side buttons and touchscreen | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.43-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 466 × 466 pixels (~326 ppi) | 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 | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 plus BES2700 efficiency MCU | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | 5-core CPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS by Google plus RTOS dual-engine architecture | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Connectivity | ||
| 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 | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | — |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | — |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible Android phone | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| 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, light sensor and 3D Hall 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 | ||
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 100 hours in Smart Mode; longer endurance available in power saver mode depending on usage | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | Black and White |
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