It’s time to make a horrible pun between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and the Apple Watch Series 9.
At the Unpacked exhibition on July 10, the Korean tech giant unveiled the next-generation Galaxy Watch. But the question is: how is it different from its Apple-made counterpart?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at $299 and pre-orders will launch on July 10.
The Apple Watch Series nine, on the other hand, starts at $3nine. (But you can find less expensive Watch Series nine models on Amazon. )
Whether you get the Galaxy Watch 7 or the Watch Series 9, depending on the taste and length of the band you choose, the value may go unnoticed. In addition, Apple has a choice between “GPS Only” and “Cellular GPS. ” Cell phone adds an additional $100 to the value.
The Galaxy Watch 7, no matter what style you buy, comes with cellular support.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
The new Galaxy smartwatch still features a circular design, while rival Apple features a circular form factor.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is available in two sizes: large (44mm) and small (40mm). You can choose from three color options: green, silver, and cream.
In addition, all length features are available with the following strap styles: Sport, Fabric and Athleisure.
Apple, on the other hand, sells the Watch Series nine in two finishes: aluminum case (matte finish) and stainless metal case (polished finish). Like the Galaxy Watch 7, it comes in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
You can choose from five color combinations: pink, midnight, Starlight, silver, and (product) RED.
You can also choose from 3 styles of straps: rubber (flexible and swim-resistant), textile (soft fabric-like material), stainless metal (sophisticated and high-end). And in those categories, you can narrow down your preferences even further. For example, in Rubber, you can choose a Nike sports strap, but in Textile, you can get a braided buckle.
As such, Apple offers a lot more features when it comes to band styling. I would warn that he opposes “Solo Loop” in Rubber; It relaxes over time. Textiles can be attractive, but they are more difficult to bleach than other styles.
Winner: Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Series nine has the following fitness tracking features:
Skin temperature tracking (available on Galaxy Watch 7)
Cycle (available on Galaxy Watch 7)
Irregular Rhythm Notifications (available on Galaxy Watch 7)
High or low central notifications (available on Galaxy Watch 7)
ECG (available on Galaxy Watch 7)
Sleep (available on Galaxy Watch 7)
If you buy an Apple Watch Series nine in the U. S. , you will be able to buy a new Apple Watch SeriesIn the U. S. , it may not come with a blood oxygen sensor (the Apple Watch Series nine used to come with a blood oxygen sensor, but due to a recent decision, the Cupertino-based tech giant can no longer sell smartwatches with this feature).
The Galaxy Watch 7, on the other hand, monitors blood oxygen levels. The Galaxy Watch 7, with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology, can also track the composition of your structure based on your weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal structure. muscles, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR). Watch Series nine doesn’t seem to have this feature built natively into the device.
Finally, the Galaxy Watch 7 has a blood pressure monitor and a sleep apnea sensor; this is the case of the Apple Watch Series 9.
Winner: Galaxy Watch 7
Both jobs are more productive in their own ecosystem. The Galaxy Watch 7 is more productive, you guessed it, with Samsung devices. In fact, some features of the Galaxy Watch 7, powered through Galaxy AI, are only available to Samsung phone owners. As for the Watch Series 9, you can only get it if you have an iPhone.
So, which one is better? That depends.
If you’re interested in monitoring blood oxygen levels, sleep apnea, and blood pressure, opt for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7; the Apple Watch Series nine doesn’t have those features (however, the Apple Watch X, which is set to launch later this year, is said to come with a blood pressure sensor).
Kimberly Gedeon is a tech explorer who loves to dig deep into the most popular devices, from the newest iPhones to the most immersive VR headsets. He’s drawn to strange, cutting-edge generations, whether it’s a 3D laptop, a gaming rig that can be turned into a briefcase, or smart glasses that can capture video. Her career as a journalist began about a decade ago at MadameNoire, where she covered generation and business before landing as a technical editor at Laptop Mag in 2020.