Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 26,500.00 through KSh 28,500.00 | KSh 39,500.00 |
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | 22 July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm | 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band | 31.5 g |
| Build materials | Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display | Sapphire crystal front; Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| Strap / band | — | Lightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen and physical buttons | Touchscreen and two side buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Screen resolution | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Full-color Always On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | Penta-core, 1 × 2.1 GHz + 4 × 1.95 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Supported |
| Microphone | — | Supported |
| Calling | — | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models |
| 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 | Accelerometer; barometer; bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor; electrical heart sensor; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; optical heart-rate sensor; skin-temperature 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 rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | Sleep duration, patterns and quality; sleep coaching; sleep-apnea risk detection |
| Sports / workout modes | — | Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | Personalized exercise guidance; running coaching; dual-band GNSS route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | — | Fall detection and Emergency SOS |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | — | Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always On Display on |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, 10 W |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | IP6X dust resistance; MIL‑STD‑810H certified; ECG certified |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | 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 | Cream; Graphite |
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