The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is thinner, brighter, and has a bigger battery than its predecessor, but it’s also more expensive. We dive into the details to see if the price bump is worth it.

Price is one of the biggest factors to consider when choosing between the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch 8. The newer model sees a $50 increase in its starting price, up from $299 for the Galaxy Watch 7 in 40mm (Bluetooth) in 2024 to $349 for the Galaxy Watch 8 equivalent in 2025.

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Samsung just made its Galaxy Watch 8 series more...Ultra. On Wednesday, at its Samsung Unpacked event, the company announced two new watches: The Galaxy Watch 8, and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The biggest change is one that's also immediately recognizable: The Galaxy Watch 8 now has a squircle design,

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 series is here. Compare the Watch 8 vs Watch 8 Classic and Watch Ultra to learn which model is worth buying.