Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic LTE vs Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition Smart…
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General
| Brand | Samsung | Garmin |
| Model Name | Watch 8 Classic | Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition |
| Sim | Yes, e-Sim | |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Instinct 2 Solar, Charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 63.5 g | 67 g |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer |
| Strap | Silicone | |
| Shape | Squircle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 100 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H | 10 ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED | Black & White Monochrome, Sunlight-visible, Transflective memory-in-pixel |
| Touch | Yes, Multi Touch | Yes |
| Size | 1.34 inches | 1.1 inches |
| Resolution | 438 x 438 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| PPI | 327 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Always On Display | Yes | |
| Glass Type | Sapphire Crystal Glass | |
| Features | 3000 Nits Brightness |
Memory
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Inbuilt Memory | 64 GB | 64 MB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes, 2.4+5GHz | |
| Voice Calling | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes |
| Bluetooth Calling | No | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture Control | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Voice Assistant | Yes, Google Gemini | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Pay, ECG certified | Solar Charging, Night vision, Stealth mode, Jumpstart mode for parachute activities, Tactical preloaded activities, Projected waypoints, Dual-position GPS formatting |
Camera
| Flash | Yes, LED |
Technical
| OS | Wear OS 6 | |
| Compatible OS | Android 12.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory | Android, iOS & Windows |
| CPU | Exynos W1000 | |
| CPU Speed | 1.6 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
Multimedia
| Music | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 445 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Battery Backup | Up to 30 Hours | 1.31 months |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | Unlimited |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, 3D Hall Sensor | Calorie Count, Step Count, 3-axis compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, Advanced Sleep Coaching (Bedtime Guidance) / BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) / ECG / Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification Personalized Heart Rate Zones / Continuous SpO2 / Skin Temperature / Sleep Apnea / Energy Score / Vascular Load / Antioxidant Index / Running Coach | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturing Defects |
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