Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is cheaper by SAR 131 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 131
  • Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)

The deciding difference here: water resistance and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    46 mm47 mm
  • Water resistance

    5 ATM✓ 10 ATM

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,621
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic specs
SamsungSAR 1,752
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) specs
Reference priceSAR 1,621SAR 1,752
Battery life1.3 days—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)—Yes
Built-in GPSYesYes
Phone compatibilityAndroidAndroid

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): 47 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in water resistance between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

Water resistance is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.