Amazfit GTS 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
The Verdict
The Amazfit GTS 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Amazfit GTS 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 GTS 4 stands out for large 1.75" amoled display is bright and vivid for the price, 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 GTS 4 if…
- →Large 1.75" AMOLED display is bright and vivid for the price
- →Dual-band GPS provides accurate outdoor tracking rivaling Garmin
- →Ultra-lightweight at 27 g — one of the lightest smartwatches available
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
Pros & Cons
Amazfit GTS 4
Pros
- Large 1.75" AMOLED display is bright and vivid for the price
- Dual-band GPS provides accurate outdoor tracking rivaling Garmin
- Ultra-lightweight at 27 g — one of the lightest smartwatches available
- 8-day battery comfortably outlasts Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch
- 150+ sport modes cover virtually every activity
Cons
- Zepp OS has a very limited third-party app ecosystem
- No NFC for contactless payments in most markets
- Notification interaction is basic — can't reply to messages
- Build quality feels less premium than Apple or Samsung at this price
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 GTS 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Zepp OS 2.0 | Wear OS 6 with Gemini |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 27 g (without strap) | 28.8 g (40mm) |
| Case material | Aluminum alloy | 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 8 days (typical usage) | Up to 40 hours |
| Display | ||
| Size | 42mm (1.75 inches) | 40mm / 44mm |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 390 x 450 | 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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