Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Watch 2 Pro

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 2 Pro
Watch 2 Pro—Score pending
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch8 Classic is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the Watch 2 Pro yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic
7.8
Watch 2 Pro
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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 2 Pro if
  • Lighter in the hand (55 vs 59 g)
  • Cheaper today ($125 vs $339)
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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
+5%Larger screen1.5 vs 1.43 in
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Why pick theWatch 2 Pro2 wins
−4 gLighter in the hand55 vs 59 g
−$214Cheaper today$125 vs $339
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
590 mAh
495 mAh
Display3 differences
Screen size
1.5"
1.43"
Resolution
480 x 480 pixels
466x466
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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Performance2 differences
Chipset
Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
2GB RAM, Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1
RAM
2 GB
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Body2 differences
Weight
59 g
55 g
Water resistance
IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STD-810H
5 ATM
Launch1 difference
Released
July 25, 2025
2023

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