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Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm LTE

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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Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm LTE
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch8 Classic is scored, the other is pending

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Galaxy Watch8 Classic
7.8
Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm LTE
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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 Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm LTE if
  • Easier one-handed use (1.2" vs 1.5")
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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
+25%Larger screen1.5 vs 1.2 in
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Why pick theGalaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm LTE1 win
−0.3"Easier one-handed use1.2" vs 1.5"
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
590 mAh
247 mAh
Display3 differences
Screen size
1.5"
1.2"
Resolution
480 x 480 pixels
396x396
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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Performance3 differences
Chipset
Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
1.5 GB RAM, Samsung Exynos W920
RAM
2 GB
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Storage
32 GB
16 TB
Body2 differences
Weight
59 g
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Water resistance
IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H
IP68
Launch1 difference
Released
July 25, 2025
July 2021
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