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- Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro
- 480 × 480 pixels
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- 438 × 438 pixels
Wearable comparison
Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.
01Selected ![]() Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro
KSh 38,380In Stock | 02 ![]() Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
KSh 38,500In Stock |
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The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro lasts longer between charges (up to 14 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 cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 500 mAh battery | Up to 40 hours per charge |
| Portability | 48.5 g | 63.5 g |
| Display | 1.47-inch OLED display | 1.34-inch OLED display |
| Performance | 12 nm chip processor | Exynos W1000 processor |
| Software | MIUI Watch OS | Wear OS 6 |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh battery | 445 mAh battery |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.47-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 480 × 480 pixels | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | Synthetic sapphire glass | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Always-on display; up to 600 nits brightness | Full-colour always-on display |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM / eSIM | No | eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (China only) | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported; Mastercard payments (regional availability) | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Dual-band GPS; BeiDou; GLONASS; Galileo; QZSS | Dual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Model | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
| Announced | 2022, August 12 | 2025, July 09 |
| Dimensions | 46 x 46 x 11.3 mm (1.81 x 1.81 x 0.44 in) | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 48.5 g (1.73 oz) | 63.5 g without band |
| Build materials | Sapphire crystal front, stainless steel frame, sapphire crystal (heart rate zone), plastic back | Stainless-steel case |
| Wrist size | 135–205mm with supplied brown leather strap | — |
| Strap / band | Calfskin leather or fluororubber | — |
| Controls / buttons | Rotatable crown and watch button | Rotating bezel; Quick Button; Home and Back buttons |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 12 nm chip | Exynos W1000, 3 nm |
| Operating system | MIUI Watch OS | Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch |
| CPU | — | 5-core |
| GPU | — | Mali-G68 |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Supported | Supported |
| Microphone | Supported | Supported |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling; AI call noise reduction | Bluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Heart-rate sensor with blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; atmospheric; ambient light; capacitive; temperature | Samsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor; 3D Hall sensor |
| Health & wellness features | All-day heart rate; blood oxygen; stress tracking; high/low heart-rate alerts | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available |
| Sports / workout modes | 100+ fitness modes | — |
| Training & outdoor features | Ten running courses; independent dual-band positioning; mountaineering distance tracking | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 14 days typical use; 10 days intensive use; 5 days AOD use | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours |
| Charging | Wireless fast charging | Fast wireless charging, WPC-based |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM; IP68 |
| Durability / certifications | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Phone compatibility | Android 6.0 or higher; iOS 11 or higher | Android 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM |
| Companion app | Mi Fitness | Galaxy Wearable; Samsung Health |
| Colors | Black, Silver | Black; White |
| Specification | Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Vibration motor | Linear vibration motor | — |
| Watch weight without strap | 48.5g without strap | — |
| Display material | Synthetic sapphire | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 3,000 nits peak |
| Cover / touchscreen | AMOLED touchscreen | — |
| Charging time | Approximately 85 minutes full charge; 10 minutes for up to 2 days typical use | — |
| Packing list | Watch, wireless charging dock including charging cable, user manual including warranty notice | — |
| Sports coach | 10 built-in running courses | — |
| Third-party fitness apps | Strava and Apple Health synchronization | — |
| Display | 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen; 480 × 480 | — |
| Case / strap | Silver stainless steel case; brown leather strap | — |
| Size / weight | 46 × 46 × 11.28mm; 48.5g watch body only | — |
| Wrist range | 135–205mm | — |
| Positioning | Five-system independent dual-band GNSS | — |
| Fitness | 100+ fitness modes; ten running courses | — |
| Connection / calls | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE; paired-phone Bluetooth calling | — |
| Battery | 500mAh; up to 14 days under typical-use test conditions | — |
| Charging | Wireless dock; up to approximately 85 minutes with suitable QC3.0 equipment under test conditions | — |
| Compatibility | Android 6.0+; iOS 11+; Mi Fitness | — |
| Water resistance | 5ATM watch; protect leather strap from water | — |
| Package | Watch, wireless charging dock including charging cable, user manual including warranty notice | — |
| Release status | Available. Released 2022, August 12 | Available. Released 2025, July 25 |
| Model numbers | M2135W1, M2134W1 | SM-L500, SM-L505U |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| Network speed | No | HSPA, LTE |
| 2G bands | — | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | — | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71 |
| 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 features | — | Rotating bezel |
These products have the same published specifications.
For most buyers the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.
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