Apple Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Open Box in Canada
Apple Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch At a Glance
Right now Price Slash has open box Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models in stock from $179.99 to $619.99 CAD — the choice mostly comes down to which phone is in your pocket, not which brand is "better."
- Apple Watch only pairs with an iPhone — no exceptions
- Galaxy Watch doesn't pair with an iPhone at all — every model here runs Wear OS and requires Android
- All units here are open box, inspected on arrival and before dispatch, 100% battery health
- Ships across Canada, most orders out in 24-48 hours
The Real Difference Isn't Features, It's Your Phone
Every year the "Apple Watch vs Galaxy Watch" debate gets treated like a spec-sheet contest, but for most Canadian buyers the decision is made before you even open either box. An Apple Watch will not pair with an Android phone at all, and it works the same way in reverse: every Galaxy Watch sold today, including the FE and Ultra models below, runs Wear OS and simply won't set up or pair with an iPhone. If you already own the phone, you've basically already picked the watch.
Where it actually gets interesting is once you're locked into your ecosystem and comparing options within it — open box condition means you're paying less than sealed retail for the same unused hardware, even if exactly how much varies by model. The Galaxy Watch Ultra below is the clearest example: it retails around $900-960 CAD in Canada, against $619.99 here.
What Canadian Buyers Should Actually Compare
Battery life is more about the specific model than the brand. Apple Watch needs a nightly charge, full stop. Samsung markets multi-day battery on its standard Galaxy Watch lineup, but real-world reviews of the Galaxy Watch FE specifically are mixed — anywhere from under a day to around four days depending on GPS and always-on display settings, not the guaranteed two-plus days the marketing implies. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is the one model here actually built for it, rated up to 100 hours in power-saving mode.
Condition-wise, everything below is listed as "New (Open Packaging)" — meaning the box was opened, typically for inspection or a return, but the watch itself is unused with full battery health. That's a meaningfully different (and safer) purchase than a used unit, without paying full sealed-retail price for it.
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Samsung's mid-tier Galaxy Watch stock just sold through, so here's the honest spread of what's actually in stock right now: budget to premium on both sides.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 40mm - Blue
$179.99 CAD, open packaging. The most affordable entry point here, and still gets Samsung Health's core tracking.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm LTE - Titanium Blue
$619.99 CAD, open packaging. Samsung's top-tier model with built-in LTE and titanium build — the premium pick if you want to skip mid-range entirely.
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Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm - Starlight
$249.99 CAD, open packaging. Honestly the sweet spot for most iPhone owners who don't need the newest chip.
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Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS) 44mm - Starlight
$339.99 CAD, open packaging. The newest SE generation, larger 44mm case, for buyers who want current hardware.
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Apple Watch Series 10 46mm - Rose Gold
$459.99 CAD, open packaging. One generation behind Apple's newest Series 11, but still a genuine step up from the SE line and the fair match for the Galaxy Watch Ultra if you want premium on both sides.
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Shop All ProductsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Galaxy Watch with an iPhone?
No. Every Galaxy Watch model sold today runs Wear OS, which doesn't support iPhone pairing or setup at all — you need an Android phone.
Is an open box smartwatch still under warranty?
Every Price Slash order includes a 30-day return policy, with exceptions noted per listing.
Which has better battery life, Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch?
It depends on the specific model more than the brand. Apple Watch and Samsung's standard Galaxy Watch lineup, including the FE, both typically need charging every day or two in real-world use despite marketing claims otherwise. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is the exception, built for genuine multi-day battery life.
Final Thoughts
If you're an iPhone owner on a budget, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) at $249.99 is the practical pick, with SE 3 one step up if you want the newer chip. Want a bigger step up? Series 10 at $459.99 is the closest open-box match to the Galaxy Watch Ultra below if you want premium Apple hardware. On the Android side, it's the FE at $179.99 for budget or the Watch Ultra at $619.99 for Samsung's top-tier LTE model, with nothing in between at the moment. Either way, check the category page above — stock moves fast and new units rotate in regularly.
Written by the Price Slash Team | Published: July 22, 2026
