Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Fitbit Sense 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 |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |  Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. | KSh 29,500.00 |
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | Water resistant to 50 m for suitable shallow-water use |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 64 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 | Built-in 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, cEDA body response, ECG-compatible, skin-temperature variation and stress features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Fitbit |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 Classic | Fitbit Sense 2 |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | August 2022 |
| Dimensions | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm | 40.5 × 40.5 × 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without band) | 37.64 g |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display | Aluminum watch case and buckle; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Wrist size | — | Small: 130–180 mm; large: 165–220 mm; both sizes included |
| Strap / band | — | Flexible classic sport band; small and large sizes included |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons | Side button and AMOLED touchscreen |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 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 | 64 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 | Wi-Fi hardware present but deactivated and cannot be enabled |
| 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 | Built-in GPS and GLONASS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Built-in speaker, rated 75 dB SPL at 10 cm |
| Microphone | — | Built-in microphone |
| Calling | — | On-wrist Bluetooth calling features depend on phone, app and region support |
| 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 | Multi-path optical heart-rate sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG and EDA apps; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; gyroscope; altimeter; 3-axis accelerometer; skin-temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor |
| 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, cEDA body response, ECG-compatible, skin-temperature variation and stress features; availability varies and not intended for 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 | — | Exercise tracking with SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition; steps, distance, calories and Cardio Fitness Score |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | — |
| Battery life | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours | More than 6 days; up to 5 hours with continuous GPS; always-on display, SpO2 and cEDA increase power use |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Proprietary charging cable; about one day of battery from 12 minutes of fast charging |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | Water resistant to 50 m for suitable shallow-water use |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 |
| 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 | Black and White | Shadow Grey / Graphite Aluminum; Lunar White / Platinum Aluminum; Blue Mist / Soft Gold Aluminum |
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