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

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is cheaper by SAR 1,339 (prices checked 28 Oct 2026).

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The deciding difference here: weight and price.

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

Smartwatches · Samsung

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Spec	SamsungSAR 2,260 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic specs	SamsungSAR 3,599 Samsung Galaxy Watch9 specs
Reference price	SAR 2,260	SAR 3,599

Built-in GPS	Yes	Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)	Yes	Yes
Phone compatibility	Android	Android

Case size	46 mm	44 mm
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Display size	1.3 in	—
Water resistance	—	5 ATM
Weight	64 g	✓ 34 g

ECG	—	Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)	Yes	—
Contactless payment (NFC)	—	Yes
Warranty	2 years	—
Heart-rate tracking	Yes	Yes

Release year	2025	—
App control (Wi-Fi)	Yes	Yes

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What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9?

No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9?

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?

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