Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Amazfit Active Max
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |  Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 26,500.00 through KSh 28,500.00 | KSh 24,000.00 |
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 658 mAh rated |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 4 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Zepp OS 6 |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular network support documented |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Built-in five-satellite positioning |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, BioCharge, LifeLoad and one-tap health measurement; wellness readings are not intended for medical diagnosis |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Amazfit Active Max |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Amazfit |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 | Active Max |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | December 2025 |
| Dimensions | 44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm | 48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base |
| Weight | 44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band | 39.5 g without strap |
| Build materials | Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display | Aluminum-alloy frame and polymer case with strengthened glass |
| Strap / band | — | 22 mm silicone strap with classic pin buckle |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen and physical buttons | Two physical buttons and touchscreen |
| Display | ||
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | 480 × 480 pixels, 323 ppi |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Strengthened glass with anti-fingerprint coating |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Always-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 4 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Zepp OS 6 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular network support documented |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | No SIM or eSIM support documented |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | No Wi-Fi support listed |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 BLE |
| NFC | Supported | NFC support not listed for this configuration |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Built-in five-satellite positioning |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | UWB support not listed |
| Satellite features | — | No satellite messaging feature documented; GNSS positioning is listed separately |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Built-in speaker |
| Microphone | — | Built-in microphone |
| Calling | — | Bluetooth calling and Android message replies when paired |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor | BioTracker PPG sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, ambient-light sensor and temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, BioCharge, LifeLoad and one-tap health measurement; wellness readings are not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | RestoreIQ sleep quality, stages, breathing patterns and naps |
| Sports / workout modes | — | More than 170 sports modes with smart strength-training recognition |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | Zepp Coach, PeakBeats, offline maps, route navigation, virtual pacer and compatible workout peripherals |
| Diving / depth features | — | Not rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 658 mAh rated |
| Battery life | — | Up to 25 days typical use, 13 days heavy use, 10 days always-on display or 64 hours continuous GPS |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Magnetic charging head |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | Android 7.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later |
| Companion app | Samsung Health | Zepp app |
| Colors | Graphite and Silver | Black |
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