Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

95,760DA

0category wins

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch9

76,000DACheaper

2category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Samsung Galaxy Watch9

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy Watch9

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Size (inches)	1.34	1.47
Panel Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Resolution Height	438	480
Resolution Width	438	480
Peak Brightness	3000	3000
PPI	327	327
Glass Type	Sapphire crystal	Sapphire crystal

Platform

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
CPU	Penta-core	Penta-core (1x2.1 GHz & 4x 1.95 GHz)
GPU	Mali-G68	—
Chipset Name	Exynos W1000	Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite
Process (nm)	3	3
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	One UI 8	One UI

Memory

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	64GB 2GB RAM	32GB 2GB RAM

Battery

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Capacity (mAh)	445	445
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)	10	10

Body

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Build	Glass front (Sapphire crystal), stainless steel frame	Glass front (Sapphire crystal), aluminum frame
SIM	eSIM	eSIM
Height (mm)	46.4	46
Thickness (mm)	10.6	8.6
Other	—	MIL-STD-810H compliant* IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 50m/5ATM) ECG certified Blood pressure monitor Armor Aluminum 2 *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Weight (g)	63.5	34
Width (mm)	46	43.7

Launch

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Announced	2025, July 09	2026, July 22
Status	Available. Released 2025, July 25	Available. Released 2026, August 07

Network

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Bluetooth	5.3	6
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4

Sound

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Samsung Galaxy Watch9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is 21% cheaper at 76,000 DZD versus 95,760 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.