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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Fitbit Edge

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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Fitbit Edge

Fitbit Edge

  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • 65 mAh battery capacity.
  • 1.34-inch OLED display.
  • 64 MB NOR flash memory.
  • IP68 water and dust resistance.
KSh 28,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Fitbit Edge works with Android phones and iPhones, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and is lighter to wear all day, though some coaching features need a Google Health Premium subscription, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is slimmer and takes calls from the wrist.

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Fitbit Edge
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Fitbit Edge
Up to 7 days

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
34 g
Fitbit Edge
17.7 g

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
32 GB storage
Fitbit Edge
64 MB NOR flash memory

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
1.47-inch OLED display
Fitbit Edge
1.34-inch OLED display

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 11.58 mm).

Fitbit Edge

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: 17.7 g (vs 34 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • User-replaceable battery.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Battery life44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAhUp to 7 days
Storage32 GB storage64 MB NOR flash memory
Display1.47-inch OLED display1.34-inch OLED display
SoftwareWear OS 6Works with the Google Health app
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh65 mAh typical

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Display44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED1.34-inch / 34 mm AMOLED colour display
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels—
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayAlways-on display; backlit; adjustable brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoBuilt-in GPS; GPS and Galileo positioning (Google US specifications)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
BrandSamsungFitbit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Google Fitbit Edge
Announced2025, July 0912 October 2026
Dimensions44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm39.22 x 25.56 x 11.58 mm
Weight44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 30.0 g, without band17.7 g without band
Build materialsArmor Aluminum case100% recycled aluminium housing; silicone Active Band with soft-touch coating
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsMechanical side button
Wrist size—Small: 130–170 mm; large: 170–210 mm. Both Active Band sizes included.
Strap / band—Interchangeable silicone Active Band with soft-touch coating; small and large sizes included

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB64 MB NOR flash memory; stores 7 days of detailed minute-by-minute motion data, 30 days of daily totals and heart-rate data at 2-second intervals
Operating systemWear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorAltimeter; accelerometer; gyroscope; red and infrared SpO2 sensors; multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with the ECG app; PPG optical heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensor; far-field skin-temperature sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone.24/7 heart-rate and resting-heart-rate tracking; SpO2; skin-temperature variation; HRV; menstrual-cycle tracking; ECG, AFib detection and irregular-rhythm notifications where supported. Health Guardian blood-pressure and insulin-resistance trends are listed as coming soon and require eligible regions and Google Health Premium.
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where availableAdvanced sleep tracking; sleep duration and light, deep and REM stages; Sleep Score
Training & outdoor featuresRunning Coach and dual-frequency route tracking—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh; 40 mm: 325 mAh65 mAh typical; rechargeable lithium-ion battery
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging with the included USB-C Fast Charging Cable; about 90 minutes to 100%; 5 minutes of charging when battery is low provides up to 1 day of battery life
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM water-resistance rating and IP68 dust/water-resistance rating; not permanently waterproof or dustproof
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H—
Battery life—Up to 7 days; actual runtime depends on enabled features, usage and conditions

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Phone compatibilityAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMMost phones with Android 11 or later, or iOS 16.4 or later; Google Account, Google Health app and internet connection required
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGoogle Health app; Google Health Premium subscription required for selected coaching and advanced features
ColorsGraphite; SilverMatte Black case / Obsidian band; Satin Silver case / Fog band; Satin Pyrite case / Olive band; Champagne Gold case / Canyon band

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
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—
Chip—Ambiq AP5 MCU
Battery replacement—User-replaceable battery; modular repairable design
Package dimensions—80 x 72 x 99 mm
Package weight—139.8 g
In the box—Fitbit Edge tracker; small and large Active Bands; USB-C Fast Charging Cable; Quick Start Guide
Manufacturer availability—Announced 12 October 2026; Google lists retail availability from 27 October 2026. Local Exelic stock remains out of stock.

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Sports / workout modes—40+ exercise modes and automatic activity recognition for 40+ modes; live workout metrics; elevation tracking; workout intensity maps; post-workout summaries; Cardio Load, Readiness, Active Zone Minutes, VO2Max, steps, distance and pace

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Fitbit Edge
Smart features / notifications—Phone notifications; quick message replies; universal media controls with a Bluetooth-connected phone; alarm and timer. Google Maps turn-by-turn directions are announced as coming soon.
Watch faces—Customizable clock faces and glanceable complications
Safety & emergency features—High and low heart-rate notifications and irregular-rhythm notifications, subject to supported regional availability

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.47 and 1.34 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Fitbit Edge is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 makes sense if you want a slimmer build.

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