Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Head-to-head comparison based on specs, price, and DriftScore data.
Apple Watch Ultra 3
77/100
$779.00
Fair price VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
79/100
$349.99
Fair price Our Pick Specifications compared
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $779.00 | $349.99 |
| DriftScore | 77/100 | 79/100 |
| display | 49mm LTPO3 OLED, 3500 nits peak brightness | 1.47-inch AMOLED, Sapphire Crystal |
| chip | Apple S10 | Exynos W1000 |
| battery | Up to 36 hours (72 hours low power) | 435 mAh |
| water_resistance | 100m (10ATM), EN13319 dive certified to 40m | 5ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H |
| connectivity | GPS (dual-frequency) + 5G Cellular + Satellite SOS | GPS + Bluetooth 5.3 + optional LTE |
| storage | 64GB | 32GB |
| os | watchOS 12 | One UI 8 Watch (Wear OS 5) |
Score breakdown
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Our verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 scores 79/100 overall vs 77/100 for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the cheaper option at $349.99.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 leads on performance, build quality, ease of use. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 wins on value, compatibility. It comes down to what matters most to you.
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