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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

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

Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch8

78,240DACheaper
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

95,760DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Samsung Galaxy Watch8

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy Watch8

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Size (inches)1.471.34
Panel TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution Height480438
Resolution Width480438
Peak Brightness30003000
PPI327327
Glass TypeSapphire crystalSapphire crystal

Platform

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
CPUPenta-corePenta-core
GPUMali-G68Mali-G68
Chipset NameExynos W1000Exynos W1000
Process (nm)33
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI SkinOne UI 8One UI 8

Memory

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Card SlotNoNo
Variants32GB 2GB RAM64GB 2GB RAM

Battery

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Capacity (mAh)435445
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)1010

Body

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
BuildGlass front (Sapphire crystal), aluminum frameGlass front (Sapphire crystal), stainless steel frame
SIMeSIMeSIM
Height (mm)4646.4
Thickness (mm)8.610.6
Weight (g)3463.5
Width (mm)43.746

Launch

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Announced2025, July 092025, July 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, July 25Available. Released 2025, July 25

Network

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM, HSPA, LTEGSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4

Sound

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYesYes

Features

SpecSamsung Galaxy Watch8Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant indexAccelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index

Buying advice for Algeria

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

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is 18% cheaper at 78,240 DZD versus 95,760 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic packs a 445 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

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

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