Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Fitbit Charge 6
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |  Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 26,500.00 through KSh 28,500.00 | KSh 20,000.00 |
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / water resistant to 50 m; intended for suitable shallow-water use |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | — |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | — |
| 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, skin-temperature variation, ECG-compatible and EDA stress features; availability varies and wellness features are not medical diagnosis |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Fitbit |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 | Fitbit Charge 6 |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | September 2023 |
| Dimensions | 44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm | 36.73 × 23.09 × 11.20 mm |
| Weight | 44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band | 30 g |
| Build materials | Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display | Aluminum case, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and flexible silicone infinity band |
| Wrist size | — | Small: 130–170 mm; large: 170–210 mm; both sizes included |
| Strap / band | — | Flexible silicone infinity band with loop-and-peg closure |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen and physical buttons | Haptic side button and AMOLED touchscreen |
| Display | ||
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | — |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Always-on display supported; increases power use |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Operating system | 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 | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth Low Energy |
| NFC | Supported | Built-in NFC; supported payment features vary by country and bank |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | — |
| 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 | Optical heart-rate monitor, 3-axis accelerometer, red/infrared SpO2 sensors, device temperature sensor, ambient-light sensor, multipurpose ECG/EDA electrical sensors, vibration motor, GPS and GLONASS |
| 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, skin-temperature variation, ECG-compatible and EDA stress features; availability varies and wellness features are not medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | Sleep stages, sleep score and overnight wellness tracking |
| Sports / workout modes | — | Multiple exercise modes with built-in GPS |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | — |
| Battery life | — | Up to 7 days; always-on display and SpO2 use require more frequent charging |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Proprietary charging cable; approximately 2 hours from 0–100% |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / water resistant to 50 m; intended for suitable shallow-water use |
| 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 11.0 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Bluetooth LE and internet required |
| Companion app | Samsung Health | Google Health app |
| Colors | Graphite and Silver | Coral / Champagne Gold Aluminum; Porcelain / Silver Aluminum; Obsidian / Black Aluminum |
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