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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 9, 2025 (Samsung Galaxy Unpacked) | 2026, July 22 |
| Released | 2025-07-25 | 2026-08-07 |
| Status | Available (released July 25, 2025) | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | Yes (LTE models) | — |
| 3G Bands | Yes (LTE models) | B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G LTE | Yes (standalone calls, texts, and data on LTE models) | B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B71(600); B34(2010), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G | No | — |
| SIM | eSIM (embedded; no physical SIM) | — |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE (LTE models only) | 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD |
BODY7 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Stainless steel frame, sapphire crystal front , Rotating physical bezel (Classic signature feature) | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), Aluminum frame |
| Colors | Black, White | — |
| Dimensions | 46.4 x 46.0 x 10.6 mm (1.83 x 1.81 x 0.42 in) | 40 mm: 42.7 x 40.4 x 8.6 mm; 44 mm: 46.0 x 43.7 x 8.6 mm |
| IP Rating | Water resistance: 5ATM, IP68; MIL-STD-810H certified | IP68 dust tight and Water resistant (immersible up to 50m/5ATM) |
| SIM | — | Embedded-SIM |
| Strap | 22 mm, interchangeable | — |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without strap) | 40 mm: 31.5 g; 44 mm: 34 g |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Always-On Display | Yes | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | — |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Protection | Sapphire Crystal | — |
| Resolution | 438 × 438 pixels | 40 mm: 438 x 438 pixels; 44 mm: 480 x 480 pixels (~327 ppi density) |
| Size | 1.34 inches | 40 mm: 1.34 inches; 44 mm: 1.47 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Penta-core (1× Cortex-A78 + 4× Cortex-A55) | Penta-Core, 2.1 GHz, 1.95 GHz |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | — |
| OS | Wear OS 6 with One UI Watch 8 | Wear OS Powered by Samsung |
MEMORY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | No | — |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Yes | — |
| Microphones jack | No | — |
COMMUNICATION7 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth v6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| Positioning | — | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | No | — |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz+5GHz |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Features: | Sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, ECG monitoring, stress tracking, body composition analysis (BioActive suite) | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, light sensor, optical heart rate (PPG), ECG, BIA, SpO₂, skin temperature, antioxidant sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Temperature Sensor |
BATTERY4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours (AOD on typical use) | — |
| Capacity | 445 mAh | 40 mm: 390 mAh; 44 mm: 445 mAh |
| Charging Type | Wireless magnetic charging | 10W Wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Control | Yes (remote control for paired phone camera) | — |
| Colors | — | Graphite, Silver, Cream |
| Compatibility | Android | India, 40 mm LTE specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | SM-L500, SM-L505U | SM-L345FZEAINS |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦419,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦399,451 (Stored estimate) |