Apple Watch Series 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Apple Watch Series 11 (2025, listed at $429) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (2024, listed at $299) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Apple Watch Series 11
The 2025 iPhone all-rounder — brighter always-on AMOLED, hypertension alerts, faster on-device Siri.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
The flagship Wear OS smartwatch for Android — body composition, sleep coaching and dual-frequency GPS.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 wins on weight (34 g vs 36 g) and price ($299 vs $429).
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Series 11 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 leads 2 to 0, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1.5 days | 1.5 days |
| Weight | 36 g | 34 g |
| List price | $429 | $299 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 7 | 7 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 44 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | iPhone only | Android only |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running | everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (7)
- built-in GPS
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- contactless payments
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Apple Watch Series 11 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Apple Watch Series 11 if…
- You use an iPhone: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not pair with it.
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024).
Skip it if…
- • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $130 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 34 g vs 36 g.
- You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch Series 11 does not pair with it.
Skip it if…
- • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?
They are rated the same, at about 1.5 days per charge. Real-world life depends on GPS, display and cellular use.
Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has the lower list price: $299 against $429 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Series 11 works with iPhone only; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
Apple Watch Series 11
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
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