Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Samsung · Released January 1, 2025

Galaxy Watch8

The Galaxy Watch8 is thin, light and smart with Gemini; Samsung lists it from $299.99, but it needs daily charging.

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8.4/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Watch8 if you have a Galaxy phone and want a comfortable, capable Wear OS watch: Samsung lists it at $299.99 for 40mm and $329.99 for 44mm (Oct 8, 2026). It's just 8.6 mm thick, runs Gemini and adds sleep apnea detection and body-composition readings. Skip it if you hate daily charging, because reviewers found battery life short. It doesn't work with iPhones, and some health features need a Samsung phone.

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Key specs
Weight
34 g
Water resistance
5 ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H
Display type
AMOLED
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
AMOLED
Size
1.34" (34 mm)
Resolution
438x438
Brightness
3000 nits
Performance
Processor
Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
GPU
Mali-G68
RAM
2 GB
Storage
64GB
OS
Android Wear OS 6
Battery
Capacity
445 mAh
Body
Dimensions
46.4 x 46 x 10.6 mm
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display1.34" (34 mm)AMOLED
ChipsetExynos W1000 (3 nm)2 GB RAM · Mali-G68
RAM / storage2 GB · 64GBAndroid Wear OS 6
Battery445 mAh445 mAh
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Watch8 if you have a Galaxy phone and want a comfortable, capable Wear OS watch: Samsung lists it at $299.99 for 40mm and $329.99 for 44mm (Oct 8, 2026). It's just 8.6 mm thick, runs Gemini and adds sleep apnea detection and body-composition readings. Skip it if you hate daily charging, because reviewers found battery life short. It doesn't work with iPhones, and some health features need a Samsung phone.

Best for

Galaxy phone owners who want a slim, comfortable watch with Gemini and strong health tracking.

Not for

iPhone users and anyone who wants multiday battery.

Main strengthThin 8.6 mm, light design that's comfortable 24/7
Main weaknessBattery life needs daily charging
Reasons to buy
Thin 8.6 mm, light design that's comfortable 24/7
Gemini assistant and Wear OS 6
Bright 3,000-nit screen
Sleep apnea detection and body-composition readings
Reasons to avoid
Battery life needs daily charging
No physical bezel
Some features need a Samsung phone
Measured view8.4/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET8.2/10
Article · Full reviewI Tested the Galaxy Watch 8. It’s Brilliant, but a Little BrutalVanessa Hand Orellana · Nov 2025Read on CNET ↗
The Verge7/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 review: stuck in a familiar orbitVictoria Song · Jul 2025Read on The Verge ↗
TechRadar4.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch8 review: A triumphMatt Evans · Jul 2025Read on TechRadar ↗
The Quantified ScientistGalaxy Watch 8 : Scientific Review! (Initial Samsung Test)Watch on YouTube ↗
Lexy SavvidesSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 Initial Review: The Good (and Bad!)Watch on YouTube ↗
MobileTechReviewSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ReviewWatch on YouTube ↗
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Display
1.34"1.4"
Chipset
Exynos W1000 (3 nm)1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920
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Samsung Galaxy Watch3
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Display
1.34"1.4"
Chipset
Exynos W1000 (3 nm)1GB RAM, Exynos 9110
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2
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Display
1.34"1.52"
Chipset
Exynos W1000 (3 nm)Snapdragon Wear Elite (SDW6100 penta-core 3nm)
Battery
445800
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Product data

Full specifications

25 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Wireless charging
10W wireless

Display

Display type
AMOLED
Pixel density
327 ppi
Brightness
3000 nits peak

Performance

Operating system
Android Wear OS 6

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Wi‑Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
NFC
✓
GPS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
Cellular
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Body

Weight
34 g
Water resistance
5 ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H
Dimensions
1.83 in (46.4 mm)
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