Samsung Galaxy Watch8 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
0category wins
Samsung Galaxy Watch9
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.47 | 1.47 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | 3000 |
| PPI | 327 | 327 |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 435 | 445 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 10 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), aluminum frame | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 46 | 46 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 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) | 34 | 34 |
| Width (mm) | 43.7 | 43.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | 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 and Samsung Galaxy Watch9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 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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