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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Amazfit Balance 2

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

  • Screen: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch.
KSh 38,500In Stock
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Amazfit Balance 2

Amazfit Balance 2

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
KSh 39,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Balance 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 21 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and is lighter to wear all day, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has a brighter screen for outdoor use, a sturdier stainless steel build and more storage (64 GB).

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
438 × 438 pixels
Amazfit Balance 2
480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
64 GB storage in this version
Amazfit Balance 2
32 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
Amazfit Balance 2
Runs Zepp OS 6

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
445 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Balance 2
658 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
63.5 g
Amazfit Balance 2
43 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Slimmer: 10.6 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

Amazfit Balance 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 21 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 658 mAh (vs 445 mAh).
  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.34-inch).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: 43 g (vs 63.5 g).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge658 mAh battery
Storage64 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.34-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 6Zepp OS 6
Battery capacity445 mAh battery658 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance10 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Display1.34-inch Super AMOLED1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution438 × 438 pixels480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire glass
Display featuresFull-colour always-on display—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTE—
SIM / eSIMeSIM—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; 6 satellite systems
Satellite features—No

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
BrandSamsungAmazfit
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Announced2025, July 09June 24, 2025
Dimensions46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm47.4 × 47.4 × 12.3 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight63.5 g without band43 g without strap
Build materialsStainless-steel caseAluminum-alloy frame; fibre-reinforced polymer case
Controls / buttonsRotating bezel; Quick Button; Home and Back buttonsTwo physical buttons and touchscreen
Wrist size—140–210 mm
Strap / band—22 mm silicone; pin buckle; standard and accessory straps

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage64 GB32GB
Operating systemWear OS 6; One UI 8 WatchZepp OS 6

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
SpeakerSupportedTwo speakers
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor; 3D Hall sensorBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; barometer; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature
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; one-tap measurement; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; breathing exercises; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking; HybridCharge
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; HybridCharge; training and interval templates; HYROX templates and Virtual Pace; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; offline maps; golf and ski maps
Sports / workout modes—180+ sports modes
Diving / depth features—Scuba-diving support; follow the manufacturer’s dive-mode limits and safety guidance

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Battery capacity445 mAh658 mAh rated
Battery lifeAlways-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours21 days typical; 10 days heavy; 33 hours accurate GPS; 67 hours GPS power saver
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM; IP6810 ATM
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HMIL-STD-810G-2014 low-pressure, temperature, shock, vibration and impact tests; TUV water-resistance report 68.189.25.0132.01

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Phone compatibilityAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 7 or later; iOS 15 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthZepp
ColorsBlack; WhiteBlack; Lava accessory strap

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicAmazfit Balance 2
Case materialStainless steelAluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymer
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak2,000 nits peak
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 25—
Model numbersSM-L500, SM-L505U—
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 (US)1.04 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.03 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)—
Additional durability featuresRotating bezel—
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—Runna; Strava; TrainingPeaks; Intervals.icu; Google Fit; Apple Health

Similarities

  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.34 and 1.5 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a microphone.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Balance 2 if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic if you would rather have a brighter screen for outdoor use and a sturdier stainless steel build.

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In-stock alternatives

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