Fitbit Versa 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
The Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Fitbit Versa 4 is the cheaper of the two at $179 versus $300, a difference of about $121. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Fitbit Versa 4 stands out for best sleep tracking of any smartwatch — daily readiness score, 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 Fitbit Versa 4 if…
- →Best sleep tracking of any smartwatch — Daily Readiness Score
- →ECG, SpO2, and skin temperature at $179 is strong value
- →6-day battery life — charge once a week
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
Pros & Cons
Fitbit Versa 4
Pros
- Best sleep tracking of any smartwatch — Daily Readiness Score
- ECG, SpO2, and skin temperature at $179 is strong value
- 6-day battery life — charge once a week
- NFC for Google Wallet contactless payments
- Google integration with Maps, Wallet, and YouTube Music
Cons
- Fitbit OS is being sunset — unclear future app support
- GPS accuracy is less reliable than Garmin or Apple Watch
- Limited third-party app ecosystem
- Physical button replaced with a haptic side button — divisive
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 | Fitbit Versa 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Fitbit OS (transitioning to Wear OS) | Wear OS 6 with Gemini |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 37.6 g | 28.8 g (40mm) |
| Case material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Water resistance | WR50 | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 6 days (typical usage) | Up to 40 hours |
| Display | ||
| Size | 40 mm (1.58 inches) | 40mm / 44mm |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 336 x 336 | 480 x 480 (44mm) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Fitbit proprietary | 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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