Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00.Buy now |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 26,500.00 through KSh 28,500.00 | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. |
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | LTE on LTE models only |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 | Galaxy Watch8 Classic |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | 9 July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band | 63.5 g (without band) |
| Build materials | Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen and physical buttons | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | 5-core CPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | LTE on LTE models only |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and 3D Hall sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Battery life | — | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | IP68; MIL-STD-810H |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device |
| Companion app | Samsung Health | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Graphite and Silver | Black and White |
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