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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

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 27,500In Stock
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Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels, 353 ppi.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 540 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 28,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro works with Android phones and iPhones, gives daily recovery scores and has a premium titanium build, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is lighter to wear all day and takes calls from the wrist.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
466 × 466 pixels, 353 ppi

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
540 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
34 g
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
45.6 g

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Wear OS 6
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Works with the Zepp app

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
IP68 water and dust resistance
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
5 ATM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Lighter: 34 g (vs 45.6 g).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).
  • Charging: Fast wireless charging, WPC-based.

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Titanium case (vs aluminium case).
  • Daily recovery scores.
  • Charging: Magnetic charging head.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Battery life44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh540 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.47-inch OLED display1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 6Works with the Zepp app
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh540 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 Cheetah 2 Pro
Display44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels466 × 466 pixels, 353 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayUp to 3,000 nits peak brightness; Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoSix-system dual-band positioning

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Announced2025, July 09—
Dimensions44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mmScreen diameter: 43.8 × 43.8 mm; case diameter: 48 × 48 mm; thickness: 15.6 mm including heart-rate sensor, 13.2 mm excluding sensor
Weight44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 30.0 g, without band45.6 g (without strap)
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseGrade 5 titanium frame and case; aluminum-alloy buttons; plastic bezel
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsFour physical buttons; touchscreen
Strap / band—20 mm silicone strap with classic pin buckle

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB32 GB
Operating systemWear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorBioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5 photodiodes + 2 LEDs); accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light; geomagnetic; 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, blood-oxygen, stress and skin-temperature monitoring; one-tap heart-rate, SpO2, stress and breathing-rate measurement; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking; breathing exercises and health alerts
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where availableSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; daytime naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score; RestoreIQ recovery insights
Training & outdoor featuresRunning Coach and dual-frequency route trackingBuilt-in running workouts; Zepp Coach plans; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; gait analysis; VO2 Max; Training Load, Training Effect and Training Stress Balance; offline maps; route import and planning; automatic rerouting; POI search; turn-by-turn navigation; virtual pacer; Track Run and smart trajectory correction
Sports / workout modes—170+ sports modes; automatic recognition of 25 strength-training movements and 8 sports movements
Safety & emergency features—Red/white LED flashlight with Boost and SOS modes; phone-call notifications; high/low heart-rate, low-SpO2 and high-stress alerts

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh; 40 mm: 325 mAh540 mAh
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—
Battery life—Typical use: up to 20 days; heavy use: 10 days; AOD: 8 days; accurate GPS: 31 h; GPS + music: 15 h; GPS + AOD: 26 h; continuous GPS power-saving: 69 h; extended GPS: 99 h

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Phone compatibilityAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 7.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthZepp App
ColorsGraphite; SilverTitanium

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Case materialArmor Aluminum—
Peak brightness3,000 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—

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both offer 32 GB of storage.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.47 and 1.32 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

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