Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2

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

Comparing 2 watches
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
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Galaxy Watch Ultra2
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 edges it on score

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 leads overall; pick the Galaxy Watch8 Classic if its strengths below matter more to you.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic
7.8
Galaxy Watch Ultra2
8.6
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 Galaxy Watch Ultra2 if
  • Galaxy phone owners who hike, run or dive and want Samsung's toughest, longest-lasting watch.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Watch8 Classic0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theGalaxy Watch Ultra21 win
+36%Bigger battery800 vs 590 mAh
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
40 h
80 h
Display4 differences
Screen size
1.5"
1.52"
Resolution
480 x 480 pixels
498×498
Brightness
2000 nits
5000 nits
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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Performance2 differences
Chipset
Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
Snapdragon Wear Elite (SDW6100 penta-core 3nm)
RAM
2 GB
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Body2 differences
Weight
59 g
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Water resistance
IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H
IP69K
Launch1 difference
Released
July 25, 2025
2026-08-07
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