Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Watch GS 4

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

Comparing 2 watches
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Galaxy Watch8 Classic7.8Good· Top score
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Watch GS 4
Watch GS 4—Score pending
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch8 Classic is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the Watch GS 4 yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic
7.8
Watch GS 4
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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 GS 4 if
  • Lighter in the hand (44 vs 59 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Watch8 Classic2 wins
+5%Larger screen1.5 vs 1.43 in
−$166Cheaper today$339 vs $505
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Why pick theWatch GS 41 win
−15 gLighter in the hand44 vs 59 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
590 mAh
451 mAh
Display3 differences
Screen size
1.5"
1.43"
Resolution
480 x 480 pixels
466x466
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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Performance3 differences
Chipset
Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
32GB RAM,
RAM
2 GB
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Storage
32 GB
4 TB
Body2 differences
Weight
59 g
44 g
Water resistance
IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H
5 ATM
Launch1 difference
Released
July 25, 2025
2024

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