WHOOP Life MG vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
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| Feature |  WHOOP Life MG |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 50,500.00 | KSh 42,000.00 |
| Display | — | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Battery capacity | — | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Processor | — | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Network / cellular | — | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
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| Specification | WHOOP Life MG | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | WHOOP | Samsung |
| Model | WHOOP MG with Life membership | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm |
| Announced | — | 22 July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm | 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 27.3 g with band | 31.5 g |
| Build materials | Compact matte-black sensor with brushed-metal detailing and conductive ECG clasp | Sapphire crystal front; Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| Strap / band | SuperKnit Luxe band in Obsidian/Platinum with ECG-compatible conductive clasp | Lightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System |
| Controls / buttons | Screen-free wearable; measurements and controls are managed through the WHOOP app | Touchscreen and two side buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | — | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Screen resolution | — | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | — | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | — | Full-color Always On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | Penta-core, 1 × 2.1 GHz + 4 × 1.95 GHz |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | — | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| SIM / eSIM | — | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 or later required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Supported |
| Microphone | — | Supported |
| Calling | — | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Enhanced PPG biometric sensor, accelerometer, skin-temperature sensor and ECG-ready contact pads | Accelerometer; barometer; bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor; electrical heart sensor; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; optical heart-rate sensor; skin-temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep duration, stages, performance, consistency, debt and coaching through the WHOOP app | Sleep duration, patterns and quality; sleep coaching; sleep-apnea risk detection |
| Sports / workout modes | Automatic and manual activity tracking across supported workouts in the WHOOP app | Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities |
| Training & outdoor features | Strain, Recovery, VO2 max, training load and personalized coaching insights | Personalized exercise guidance; running coaching; dual-band GNSS route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | — | Fall detection and Emergency SOS |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always On Display on |
| Charging | USB-C Basic Charger or magnetic Wireless PowerPack; approximately 120 minutes; not compatible with WHOOP 4.0 chargers | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, 10 W |
| Water resistance | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Durability / certifications | — | IP6X dust resistance; MIL‑STD‑810H certified; ECG certified |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Compatible phone running the current WHOOP app; iOS 16 or later, with Bluetooth 5.0+ required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights | — |
| Companion app | WHOOP app with active WHOOP Life membership | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Obsidian sensor and Obsidian/Platinum band | Cream; Graphite |
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