Amazfit GTR 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
The Verdict
The Amazfit GTR 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Amazfit GTR 4 is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $300, a difference of about $101. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Amazfit GTR 4 stands out for large 1.43" amoled display is sharp and vivid with always-on option, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is praised for thinnest galaxy watch at 8.6mm. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Amazfit GTR 4 if…
- →Large 1.43" AMOLED display is sharp and vivid with always-on option
- →Dual-band GPS rivals Garmin for outdoor tracking accuracy
- →14-day battery is outstanding for an AMOLED smartwatch
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
Pros & Cons
Amazfit GTR 4
Pros
- Large 1.43" AMOLED display is sharp and vivid with always-on option
- Dual-band GPS rivals Garmin for outdoor tracking accuracy
- 14-day battery is outstanding for an AMOLED smartwatch
- Built-in speaker and microphone for Bluetooth phone calls
- 150+ sport modes with auto-detection for common activities
Cons
- Zepp OS app ecosystem is extremely limited
- No NFC for contactless payments in most regions
- Cannot reply to notifications — view and dismiss only
- Build quality and software polish trail Apple and Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Pros
- Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- 3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- 3000 nits peak brightness
- Wear OS 6 with Gemini AI assistant
- Dual-frequency GPS
Cons
- $300 starting price for base model
- Battery life varies heavily with AOD
- Limited third-party watch face selection on Wear OS
Full Specifications
| Spec | Amazfit GTR 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Zepp OS 2.0 | Wear OS 6 with Gemini |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 52 g (without strap) | 28.8 g (40mm) |
| Case material | Aluminum alloy with stainless steel crown | Armor Aluminum |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days (typical usage) | Up to 40 hours |
| Display | ||
| Size | 46mm (1.43 inches) | 40mm / 44mm |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 466 x 466 | 480 x 480 (44mm) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Huami custom processor | Exynos W1000 (3nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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