A head-to-head comparison of the Apple Watch Series 10 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic revealed surprisingly similar fitness tracking accuracy during a 5,000-step walk test. Both devices accurately tracked distance and elevation, though the Apple Watch's step count (5,083) was closer to the actual count than the Samsung's (5,223). While Samsung's watch boasts new features like Vascular Load monitoring, the Apple Watch Series 10 emerged as slightly more accurate in this specific test, maintaining its position as a top smartwatch.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.