Display
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- 466 × 466 pixels
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Wearable comparison
Xiaomi Watch S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.
01Selected  Xiaomi Watch S1
KSh 28,290In Stock | 02  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
KSh 27,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is lighter to wear all day and has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 works with Android phones and iPhones.
Software
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- Runs Proprietary OS
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
Connections
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Battery life
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- 470 mAh battery
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- 44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Portability
- Xiaomi Watch S1
- 53 g
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- 34 g
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Watch S1
- Works with Android phones and iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- Lighter: 34 g (vs 53 g).
- eSIM.
- Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
- Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 11 mm).
- Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 470 mAh battery | 44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh |
| Portability | 53 g | 34 g |
| Display | 1.43-inch OLED display, 60 Hz | 1.47-inch OLED display |
| Software | Proprietary OS | Wear OS 6 |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery capacity | 470 mAh battery | 44 mm: 435 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | IP68 water and dust resistance |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have NFC.
- Both are water resistant to 50 m.
- Both take calls over Bluetooth.
- Both have OLED displays.
- Both have similar screen sizes (1.43 and 1.47 inches).
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the better buy; the Xiaomi Watch S1 makes sense if you want a choice of Android phone or iPhone.
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