Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
2022 · Fitness + health
Galaxy Watch 7
Exynos W1000 · 40/44 mm · AGEs sensor
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) lands at 86 and Galaxy Watch 7 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Galaxy Watch 7 if…
- ✓Galaxy AI features
- ✓New AGEs Index health metric
- ✓Android-ecosystem integration
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
Galaxy Watch 7Compared on the display sub-score
Galaxy Watch 7 leads on display (90 vs 88).
Fitness
Galaxy Watch 7Compared on the fitness sub-score
Galaxy Watch 7 leads on fitness (90 vs 86).
Health
Galaxy Watch 7Compared on the health sub-score
Galaxy Watch 7 leads on health (90 vs 84).
Value for money
Galaxy Watch 7Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Galaxy Watch 7 more score per dollar ($299 vs $429).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) | Galaxy Watch 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Display | — | Super AMOLED |
| Battery | — | 300 mAh / 425 mAh |
| Water | — | 5 ATM |
Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Galaxy Watch 7
- +Galaxy AI features
- +New AGEs Index health metric
- +Android-ecosystem integration
- −Battery ~40 h
- −Design conservative
- −iPhone unsupported
FAQ: Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) vs Galaxy Watch 7
Which is better, Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) or Galaxy Watch 7? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) worth the price? +
At $429, Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in display.
Is Galaxy Watch 7 worth the price? +
At $299, Galaxy Watch 7 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in display.
Does Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) or Galaxy Watch 7 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for display, Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) or Galaxy Watch 7? +
Galaxy Watch 7 — leads on display (90 vs 88). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for fitness, Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) or Galaxy Watch 7? +
Galaxy Watch 7 — leads on fitness (90 vs 86). Compared on the fitness sub-score.