Is an S7/S8 a big upgrade from S5/S6?

[Mity]

If anyone upgraded from an S5/S6 to S7/S8, how have you benefited from the newer model? What type of things are faster / better than the previous models?

 

[Howard2k]

The S5/S6 are both different, but if your level of granularity is that they are the same, then so are the S7 and S8.

The S8 is a slight upgrade from the S7, which is a slight upgrade from the S6, which is a slight upgrade from the S5.


Apple allows you to compare here:

Apple Watch - Compare Models

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[wilberforce]

I went from S5 to S8, mainly because my S5 had OLED burn-in.
I noticed the larger screen, better battery (probably mainly because new), and slightly brighter AOD.
It seems to track heart rate better; I think the heart sensor was improved.

Compass backtrack and oxygen level are nice, but not things most people will use a lot.

 

[mavis]

I went from the 6 to a 7, and really liked the smaller bezels / larger display. But it's not a huge difference, so YMMV.