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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Amazfit Active Max

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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 28,500In Stock
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Amazfit Active Max

Amazfit Active Max

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
KSh 24,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build and more storage (32 GB), while the Amazfit Active Max works with Android phones and iPhones and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Amazfit Active Max
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
32 GB storage in this version
Amazfit Active Max
4 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
Amazfit Active Max
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Amazfit Active Max
658 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
34 g
Amazfit Active Max
39.5 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Lighter: 34 g (vs 39.5 g).
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 4 GB).
  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 12.2 mm).

Amazfit Active Max

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Battery life44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh658 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage4 GB storage
Display1.47-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 6Zepp OS 6
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh658 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Display44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalStrengthened glass; anti-fingerprint coating
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayAlways-on display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzNo Wi-Fi support listed
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo5 satellite positioning systems

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Announced2025, July 09December 2025
Dimensions44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm48.5 × 48.5 × 12.2 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 30.0 g, without band39.5 g without strap
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseAluminum-alloy frame; polymer case
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreen
Strap / band—22 mm silicone; pin buckle

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB4 GB
Operating systemWear OS 6; One UI 8 WatchZepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresHeart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone.24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; skin temperature; one-tap measurement; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; breathing exercises; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where availableSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Training & outdoor featuresRunning Coach and dual-frequency route trackingZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; HybridCharge
Sports / workout modes—170+ sports modes
Diving / depth features—Not rated for diving; water resistance is 5 ATM

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh; 40 mm: 325 mAh658 mAh rated
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—
Battery life—25 days typical; 13 days heavy; 10 days AOD; 64 hours GPS; 22 hours GPS with music

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Phone compatibilityAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthZepp
ColorsGraphite; SilverBlack

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Active Max
Case materialArmor AluminumAluminum alloy; polymer
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 25—
Model numbersSM-L320, SM-L325, SM-L330, SM-L335, SM-L325U, SM-L335U—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (EU)0.15 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)—
Additional durability featuresArmor Aluminum 2—
Pixels per inch—323 ppi
Packing list—Watch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness apps—Strava; Relive; adidas Running; komoot; TrainingPeaks; Apple Health; Google Fit

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.47 and 1.5 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

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

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