Galaxy Watch 8 (2025)

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Galaxy Watch 8 (2025)

82 positive 0 neutral 79 negative

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Switching to Galaxy from Apple, how does the Galaxy Watch Compare?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S23U and GW 7. Watches are the only sector where other companies have lagged behind Apple. The responsiveness and Smoothness of Apple watch are unmatched. Also the sensors are much more accurate than the competition. So YES. Its definitely a downgrade from Apple watch to Gala

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ethan3686 in r/GalaxyWatch

June 18, 2025 8:08 AM

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Help identifying model

based on the serial number: Samsung Galaxy Watch4 40mm (BT) Serial number : RFAT31QQFTX Model Name : SM-R860N Model Number : SM-R860NZSASIO if you're looking for a new watch and your husband's phone is samsung i recommend the newer model such as : galaxy watch ultra (2025) 47mm or galaxy watch8 fami

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vannilaaa in r/GalaxyWatch

May 1, 2026 6:23 PM

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Is galaxy watch 8 worth compared to older models?

buy both 44mm, if you buy 40mm it will have lesser battery life difference among them are SOC, GW6 has older 2-core Exynos W930 while both GW7 and GW8 have 5-core Exynos W1000, both GW7 and GW8 will give you more smooth animation with same battery level that Exynos W930 can give yes you can charge y

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Curious_Touch_5979 in r/GalaxyWatch

December 28, 2025 1:18 AM

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Did the unpopular switch :) 6C -> 8C

Yup - 1.5cm for GW6 classic 47mm version vs 1.34cm for the GW8 classic. I think there is also some appearance effect, given the all black GW6. https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-watch/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-classic-vs-galaxy-watch-6-classic I made the same decision and will get

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Rhyalus2021 in r/GalaxyWatch

July 23, 2025 2:29 PM

4

From GW (7 years) to GW7

Hell yeah! I would actually recommend checking prices in your area now. Where I live (Norway) most electronics shops are promoting GW8 and have big discounts on GW7 so I managed to get a very good deal (the shop where I bought even had a bigger discount on 44mm so it was the same price as 40mm) But

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PatientNerve8712 in r/GalaxyWatch

September 2, 2025 11:41 AM

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GW 8 Action Button

I feel the same way you do about the Action Button — it’s solid hardware but the software options are so limited that it ends up feeling like wasted potential. Most people don’t use any of the preset actions because they’re either redundant or not useful, and Samsung hasn’t opened it up for real cus

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Joseph1968R in r/GalaxyWatch

December 23, 2025 12:29 AM

2

6 classic vs 8 and 8 Classic

Did Samsung let a Roomba on bath salts handle product design this year? GW8 looks like it was designed during a ketamine spiral in a Waffle House parking lot. Wearing this is like publicly admitting you use Axe body spray as cologne, mouthwash, and bug repellent, sometimes all at once. The squircle

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D-Smoke21 in r/GalaxyWatch

July 13, 2025 1:48 AM

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Anyone considering Pixel Watch 4

I like the Pixel Watch design overall. I think Google embracing the curved edges is very cool. However I'm not a fan of the crown (which I have to wear pointing away from my hand) or the UI navigation. A full carousel is neat but I like Samsung's touch first UI. I can access the application list wit

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AshuraBaron in r/GalaxyWatch

August 22, 2025 4:37 PM

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Galaxy Watch 8 leak details full specs, included bands, and higher prices

Here in the states, I upgraded the GW4's (40mm's) to GW7's (40mm's) in our household late last year for ~$45 (USD) each. That did include trade-in of our old GW4's. Directly from Samsung. To your point, I wouldn't buy a GW8 if it's anywhere near the USD equivalent of €379.99 (Bluetooth). Or, even ne

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Unwiredsoul in r/GalaxyWatch

July 5, 2025 11:08 PM

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Love it! Don't mind the chubby wrist :)

Thanks! And yeah, Watch6 often felt a bit laggy, while the Ultra is so smooth. Also GPS is so much better now! I see lot of people complaining that Ultra/GW8 bands are not compatible with GW6/5/4 and viseversa. I get their point but to me the older design how the bands are connected always felt kind

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Brilliant_Story_6338 in r/GalaxyWatch

July 24, 2025 7:39 PM

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