Apple Watch Series 8 vs Samsung Watch 5: Which One to Buy

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Last month, Samsung released their Galaxy Watch 5, but how does it compare with Apple latest Watch Series 8?

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Every Year Apple invariably brings about startling stuff; Is the latest one is ample to be dreamed for.

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The Apple Watch is now official, featuring health and fitness features alongside modern watch faces.

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Nevertheless, this time, Samsung has dispatched competitive stuff.

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Consequently, is it Apple Watch Series 8 which would entice patrons, or does Samsung Galaxy Watch5 hold the potential?

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Both can be paired with their respective phones: Apple with an iPhone and Watch 5 with Android handsets.

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Apple Watch has been accessible since 16 September, in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes, and two case metals: aluminum and stainless steel.

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Prices commence at $399/£419 for a 41mm aluminum with GPS and surge to $749/£779 for a 45mm stainless steel version in gold.

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However, prices vary and rely on the strap combo.

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The Galaxy Watch is accessible to pay for right now, both in 40mm and 44mm sizes.

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Costs start from $280/£269 for the 40mm Wi-Fi model, and the 44mm Watch5 with 4G connectivity surges to $360/£339.

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Assorted shades: pink gold, graphite, and silver for the 40mm and sapphire, graphite, and silver for the 44mm watch.

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Apple Watch Series 8 Display:

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The screen size of the Apple Watch Series 8 is 1.7in, 430×352 OLED/1.9in, 484×396 OLED.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Display:

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The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is 1.2in, 396×396 OLED/1.4in, 450×450 AMOLED.

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The battery capacity of the Apple Watch Series 8 is 282mAh (41mm)/ 308mAh (45mm) While Galaxy Watch5 is 284mAh (40mm)/ 410mAh (44mm).

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Apple Series 8 has a storage capacity of 32GB with an operating system of WatchOS, while Samsung Watch 5 has a storage of 16 GB with WearOS.

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Keeping prices into consideration, Samsung Galaxy Watch5 in either size is reasonable, and it also gives better value as a smartwatch.

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