Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Amazfit Balance 2
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Selected Item  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00.Buy now |  Amazfit Balance 2 Original price was: KSh 42,000.00.KSh 39,000.00Current price is: KSh 39,000.00.Buy now |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. | Original price was: KSh 42,000.00.KSh 39,000.00Current price is: KSh 39,000.00. |
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | 658 mAh rated |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM; suitable for swimming and supported diving activities subject to manufacturer guidance |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Zepp OS 6 |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band, six-satellite positioning with circularly polarized GPS antenna |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, HRV, BioCharge, LifeLoad, training load and recovery insights; wellness measurements are not intended for medical diagnosis |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Amazfit |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Balance 2 |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | June 24, 2025 |
| Dimensions | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm | 47.4 × 47.4 × 12.3 mm (heart-rate sensor base excluded) |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without band) | 43 g without strap |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display | Aluminum-alloy frame, fiber-reinforced polymer case and sapphire-glass touchscreen |
| Wrist size | — | 140–210 mm |
| Strap / band | — | 22 mm silicone strap with classic pin buckle; additional Lava strap included with applicable package |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons | Two physical buttons and touchscreen |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | 480 × 480 pixels, 323 ppi |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire glass |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; peak brightness is unavailable below 30% battery |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Zepp OS 6 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 BLE |
| NFC | Supported | Yes |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band, six-satellite positioning with circularly polarized GPS antenna |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Two built-in speakers |
| Microphone | — | Built-in microphone |
| Calling | — | Bluetooth phone calls when paired with a compatible phone |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and 3D Hall sensor | BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, barometric altimeter, ambient-light sensor, geomagnetic sensor and temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, HRV, BioCharge, LifeLoad, training load and recovery insights; wellness measurements are not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | Sleep stages, naps, sleep score, sleep HRV and recovery insights |
| Sports / workout modes | — | More than 170 sports modes with strength training and official HYROX modes |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | Zepp Coach, downloadable base, ski and golf-course maps, turn-by-turn navigation, route tools and support for compatible workout peripherals |
| Diving / depth features | — | Scuba-diving support; follow the manufacturer’s dive-mode limits and safety guidance |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | 658 mAh rated |
| Battery life | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours | Up to 21 days typical use, 10 days heavy use, 33 hours accurate GPS or 67 hours power-saving GPS |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Magnetic charging head; approximately 2 hours; USB-C cable is not included |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM; suitable for swimming and supported diving activities subject to manufacturer guidance |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810G-2014 low-pressure, temperature, shock, vibration and impact tests; TUV water-resistance report 68.189.25.0132.01 |
| 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 7.0 or later; iOS 15.0 or later |
| Companion app | Samsung Health | Zepp app |
| Colors | Black and White | Black with additional Lava strap |
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