Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm is cheaper by SAR 661 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 661
  • Lower weight: 34 g vs 64 g

The deciding difference here: weight and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    46 mm44 mm
  • Weight

    64 g✓ 34 g

Specifications side by side

12 of 12 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,260
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic specs
SamsungSAR 1,599
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 2,260SAR 1,599
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 Watch9 44mm?

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 Watch9 44mm?

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 Watch9 44mm?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in weight between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm?

Weight is lower on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: 34 g vs 64 g on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.