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Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs. Apple Watch 8 Pro: which rugged smartwatch will win?

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro debuted at Samsung’s August Unpacked event and just as the rumors indicated it is a ruggedized version of the Galaxy Watch 5, which matches up quite nicely with the long-standing rumors of an Apple Watch Series 8 Pro. While Pro seems like the most likely option, it could also be the Apple Watch Max, Sports, Extreme, or Explorer Edition.

We have only leaks and rumors to work from for the new rugged Apple Watch, but the quality and quantity of sources throwing their support behind its existence seem like far too much smoke for there not to be fire. It’s interesting to see Samsung and Apple both suddenly looking to address this market after years, so let’s take a closer look at exactly how the two “Pro” smartwatches should stack up to one another.

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs. Apple Watch 8 Pro: How tough are they?