Samsung Galaxy Watch8 vs Withings ScanWatch
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Withings ScanWatch sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($300 vs $299), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 stands out for thinnest galaxy watch at 8.6mm, while Withings ScanWatch is praised for 30-day battery life eliminates daily or weekly charging. 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
Buy the Withings ScanWatch if…
- →30-day battery life eliminates daily or weekly charging
- →Medical-grade ECG and SpO2 monitoring for clinical health insights
- →Classic analog watch design looks professional and stylish
Pros & Cons
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
Withings ScanWatch
Pros
- 30-day battery life eliminates daily or weekly charging
- Medical-grade ECG and SpO2 monitoring for clinical health insights
- Classic analog watch design looks professional and stylish
- Sapphire crystal is highly scratch resistant
- Sleep tracking with breathing disturbance detection
Cons
- Tiny PMOLED screen limits smart features and notifications
- No GPS — relies on phone for location tracking
- No NFC for contactless payments
- Very limited smart features compared to Apple Watch or Wear OS
- No third-party app support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | Withings ScanWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Wear OS 6 with Gemini | Withings proprietary (Health Mate app) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 28.8 g (40mm) | 58 g (42mm) |
| Case material | Armor Aluminum | Stainless steel with sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H | 5ATM (50m) |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours | Up to 30 days |
| Display | ||
| Size | 40mm / 44mm | 42mm |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Hybrid analog + PMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 480 x 480 (44mm) | Analog dial with PMOLED digital display |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3nm) | Withings custom low-power SoC |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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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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