Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm vs Omate TrueSmart
Design
Screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 1.9
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- Omate TrueSmart 1.54"
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Display type
The type of technology used in the display.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm oled_amoled
- Omate TrueSmart lcd
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm ip68
- Omate TrueSmart null
Has branded damage-resistant glass
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Pixel density
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 329
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- Omate TrueSmart 220ppi
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Watch band is replaceable
The watch band is removable and can be replaced by any standard watch band of the correct size, allowing you to customise it to your liking.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Resolution
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 396 x 484
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- Omate TrueSmart 240 x 240px
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Always-On Display
The user can see information such as date, time, and notifications even when the screen is off. The functionality can be enabled or disabled.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Thickness
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 10.7
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- Omate TrueSmart 14mm
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Waterproof depth rating
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 50
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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Weight
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 38.8
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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Width
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 38
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- Omate TrueSmart 45mm
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Has sapphire glass display
Sapphire crystal glass is an extremely durable material, which is surpassed only by diamond in terms of hardness. A sapphire crystal display is stronger and more scratch resistant than toughened glass such as Corning Gorilla Glass.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Volume
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 18.297
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- Omate TrueSmart 28.35cm³
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Sensors
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Your blood oxygen level is a measurement how much oxygen is reaching your muscles. It is important because low levels mean that you will become easily fatigued during exercise. The more exercise you do, the better your blood oxygen levels will become.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a heart rate monitor
A heart rate monitor can help show your fitness levels, enabling you to calculate a suitable intensity of exercise.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a temperature sensor
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a barometer
This measures barometric air pressure. It can predict weather changes, for example a sudden drop in air pressure could mean a storm is coming. When calibrated correctly it can be used to determine altitude, which helps GPS devices to lock on quicker and with greater accuracy.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a gyroscope
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a cadence sensor
A cadence sensor measures the number of pedal revolutions per minute when you are cycling. It enables you to monitor how fast you are pedaling.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Monitors perspiration
The device can measure the level of perspiration on your skin, indicating the level of intensity of your workouts.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Activity tracking
Tracks your sleep
It can track your sleep, such as how long you sleep for and the quality.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Tracks distance
It tracks how far you travel.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Measures pace
Measuring pace shows how much time it takes to travel one kilometer or one mile. For example, in running, a 4 minute kilometer would be a very good pace.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Provides sleep reports
Your sleep data is analysed to give you a report, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see the quality of your sleep and to help you make improvements.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Detects activities automatically
The device automatically detects when you start an activity such as jogging, saving you from entering it manually at a later time.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a route tracker
With a route tracker you can add your route onto a map. It is helpful if you plan to do the same route again, or want to share it with your community.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Tracks elevation
It can detect changes in elevation, such as when you are climbing stairs.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has multi-sport mode
A multi-sport mode allows you to easily switch between tracking different sports such as running, cycling, and swimming. This feature is ideal for those who need to change quickly between various activities (e.g., triathletes).
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has exercise tagging
After exercising, you can add details about your workout (e.g., jogging, swimming, cycling). This enables the device to provide more accurate information, such as the number of calories burned.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a stroke counter for swimming
The device uses arm movement sensors to count the number of strokes when swimming.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Tracks calorie intake
Using the app, you can input the food you eat to help you manage your nutrition better.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Designed for diving
This watch comes specially tailored to a diver's needs with trimix and nitrox tracking, along with a built-in diving planner.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Designed for golf
This watch comes preloaded with thousands of courses, showing exact yardages to the front, back and middle of greens along with a scorecard and shot distance calculator.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Connectivity
Is compatible with iOS
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Is compatible with Android
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 5.3
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- Omate TrueSmart 4
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Wi-Fi version
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm wifi_4
- Omate TrueSmart null
Supports ANT+
ANT+ is a wireless protocol similar to Bluetooth Smart, and is very power efficient. It is mainly used for fitness monitoring devices such as heart rate monitors and cadence sensors to connect to other devices (e.g., sports watches, smartphones, and cycling computers).
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
SIM cards
The number and type of SIM cards supported.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 1_esim
- Omate TrueSmart 1_sim
Has NFC
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a cellular module
Devices that use cellular technology can connect to mobile networks. Cellular networks have much wider signal coverage than Wi-Fi.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Supports Galileo
Galileo is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that is similar to GPS. Supported devices can use a combination of Galileo and GPS for location-based services such as Google Maps, and tend to be around 30% more accurate than GPS-only devices.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Battery
Battery life
With a longer battery life, you don’t have to worry about charging the device as often.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 0.75
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- Omate TrueSmart 4 days
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Battery power
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 309
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- Omate TrueSmart 600mAh
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 1.2
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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Has wireless charging
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a solar power battery
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has a removable battery
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Features
Measures VO2 max
VO2 max capacity is a measurement of the amount of oxygen your body can use during physical exercise. A high VO2 max capacity indicates good fitness levels.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Shows readiness level
This is based on various information, such as your previous workout, sleep quality, and stress levels. Taking everything into account, it will give you an idea of whether your body is ready for another workout or if you should focus on recovery.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Can be used to answer calls
The device has a speaker and microphone that allow you to answer calls made to your smartphone.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Locates your phone
The device has a feature that allows you to find your smartphone if you have misplaced it.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has call control
The device alerts you to incoming calls on your smartphone, and allows you extra control such as muting or rejecting the call.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has notifications
If you get a notification such as a call or message, the device will vibrate on your wrist or make a noise to alert you.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has ECG technology
ECG stands for electrocardiogram and measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat, which is a more in-depth reading of heart health than blood pressure alone. Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has vibrating alerts
Vibrating alerts have a variety of uses, such as interval training.
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Has fall detection
Fall detection is a feature that relies on accelerometers and other sensors to differentiate between regular movement and a fall. If the wearer falls, the device can perform functions such as sounding an alarm or displaying an alert.
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Has a stopwatch
With a stopwatch you can time yourself.
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- Omate TrueSmart 2 x 1.3GHz
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Has smart alarm
It determines when you are in a light state of sleep and wakes you up within a set period of time before your alarm. This can allow you to wake up feeling fresher and more alert.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
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Has voice commands
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
RAM
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 1
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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Internal storage
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 32
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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Has a built-in camera remote control function
The device can control your smartphone’s camera remotely (without installing third-party apps), allowing you to take shots even if your phone isn't near you.
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Acquires GPS faster
It can periodically download data on the future position of GPS satellites. This enables it to lock on much faster, so you don’t have to wait around to get a GPS fix.
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Warranty period
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 1
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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DirectX version
DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).
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- Omate TrueSmart 5MP
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Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm 1
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- Omate TrueSmart null
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App & Software
Provides activity reports
Your activity data is analysed to give you reports, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see how active you have been and to help you make improvements.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has inactivity alerts
The device detects when you have been idle for too long, and alerts you to encourage you to stay active.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Counts how many calories you've burned
This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or if you are trying to lose weight. It can also help to boost your motivation.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has goal setting
Allows you to set your own goals, such as reaching 15,000 steps in a single day.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
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Has achievements
You are awarded achievements for reaching goals, helping to encourage you and keep you motivated.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Free app
You can download the app for free, from platforms such as Google Play or the App Store.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has exercise diary
It has an exercise diary, allowing you to easily keep track of your previous workouts.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Ad-free
Adverts can be distracting and obtrusive. Apps and blogs without ads are more aesthetically pleasing, nicer to use, and make the content stand out.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has coaching
The app can determine the best way for you to progress in your exercise, and offers coaching advice.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has temperature tracking
You can keep track of your temperature. Temperature data can be used to help work out the most likely time you will be ovulating.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has period notifications
You get a notification when you are due to get your period.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has voice feedback
It has voice feedback during your workouts, helping you stay up-to-date on your progress and encouraging you as you exercise.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has music playback
You can listen to your own music when working out. This can make exercising more enjoyable and motivate you to push yourself further.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Exports to email
You can export app data to an email address, so you have a backup and can forward it to another person if needed.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Predicts ovulation
The app uses your menstruation data to predict the date of your ovulation, which usually lasts 24-48 hours. This is useful if you are trying to conceive, as your fertility increases around ovulation.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Predicts start date
The app uses your data to predict future period start dates.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
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Can be personalised
You can personalize the appearance of the app - for example, choosing a different theme or colors.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has barcode scanner on app
The app supports scanning food barcodes using the camera. It checks a food database and adds the item based on its barcode, allowing you to quickly and easily track your calorie intake.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Tracks water intake
You can use it to log the water you drink throughout the day. Drinking enough water is essential to your well-being, with the European Food Safety Authority recommending that women drink about 1.6l per day and men drink 2l per day.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart
Has weight tracking
You can input your weight data, making it easier to track changes.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
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Miscellaneous
Has aptX
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
- Apple Watch Series 8 GPS Aluminium 45mm
- Omate TrueSmart