Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display size:
- 1.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,365
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 895 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 895
- Lower weight: 30 g vs 64 g
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 2,260
Key differences
Case size
40 mm46 mmWeight
✓ 30 g64 g
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,365 | SAR 2,260 |
| Battery life | 1.7 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 40 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | — | AMOLED |
| Weight | ✓ 30 g | 64 g |
| Display size | 1.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 40 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: display size is 1.3 in on both.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.