Samsung
Galaxy Watch 7
Exynos W1000 · 40/44 mm · AGEs sensor
86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Apple
Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
2022 · Fitness + health
86
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Watch 7 lands at 86 and Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Galaxy Watch 7 if…
- ✓Galaxy AI features
- ✓New AGEs Index health metric
- ✓Android-ecosystem integration
Pick Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Galaxy Watch 7 86
vs 86 Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
Score breakdown
Galaxy Watch 7
86 battery 80
display 90
fitness 90
health 90
durability 82
Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
86 battery 72
display 88
fitness 86
health 84
durability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Watch 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Super AMOLED | — |
| Battery | 300 mAh / 425 mAh | — |
| Water | 5 ATM | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Galaxy Watch 7
Pros
- +Galaxy AI features
- +New AGEs Index health metric
- +Android-ecosystem integration
Cons
- −Battery ~40 h
- −Design conservative
- −iPhone unsupported
Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Galaxy Watch 7 vs Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)
Which is better, Galaxy Watch 7 or Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Watch 7 worth the price? +
At $299, Galaxy Watch 7 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in display.
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.
Does Galaxy Watch 7 or Apple Watch Series 8 (Sport Band) 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.