Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Watch 5 Ultra

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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Galaxy Watch8 Classic
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Watch 5 Ultra
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The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic
7.8
Watch 5 Ultra
7.8
Choose the Galaxy Watch8 Classic if
  • Galaxy phone owners who want a rotating bezel and a dressier steel watch.
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Choose the Watch 5 Ultra if
  • Buyers who want a tough, premium-feeling watch with long battery life
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Watch8 Classic1 win
−$231Cheaper today$339 vs $570
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Why pick theWatch 5 Ultra1 win
−7 gLighter in the hand52 vs 59 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
590 mAh
480 mAh
Display2 differences
Resolution
480 x 480 pixels
466x466
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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Performance2 differences
RAM
2 GB
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Storage
32 GB
8 TB
Body2 differences
Weight
59 g
52 g
Water resistance
IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H
5 ATM
Launch1 difference
Released
July 25, 2025
2025

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