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Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm) is cheaper at $300. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) | Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 (MSRP, 42mm aluminum GPS) | $300 (MSRP, 40mm Wi-Fi) |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024-07 |
| case size mm | 42 | 40 |
| display type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| battery hr | 18 | 24 |
| gps | true | true |
| lte option | true | true |
| water resistance m | 50 | 50 |
| os | watchOS 11 | Wear OS 5 / One UI Watch 6 |
| ecg | true | true |
| weight g | 30 | 29 |
| release | 2024-09 | 2024-07 |
Sources — Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): dcrainmaker.com (verified 2026-06-15). Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm): en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).