Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Galaxy Watch3

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 Watch3
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch3 edges it on score

The Galaxy Watch3 leads overall; pick the Galaxy Watch8 Classic if its strengths below matter more to you.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic
7.8
Galaxy Watch3
8.7
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 Watch3 if
  • Users who want a traditional-looking smartwatch with a rotating bezel
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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
+7%Larger screen1.5 vs 1.4 in
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Why pick theGalaxy Watch32 wins
−0.1"Easier one-handed use1.4" vs 1.5"
−$201Cheaper today$138 vs $339
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
590 mAh
340 mAh
Display3 differences
Screen size
1.5"
1.4"
Resolution
480 x 480 pixels
360x360
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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Performance3 differences
Chipset
Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
1GB RAM, Exynos 9110
RAM
2 GB
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Storage
32 GB
4 TB
Body2 differences
Weight
59 g
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Water resistance
IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H
IP68
Launch1 difference
Released
July 25, 2025
2020

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