It's an awesome watch, but won't stop trying to sync Samsung wallet all day everyday. I don't even have Samsung wallet set up and I deleted the app and yet an unclearable Samsung wallet syncing notification pops up many times a day. It's driving me crazy.
It's a very good device. It has a battery that lasts long enough, and the AI-regulated power management helps. However, if you're looking for a battery you don't have to worry about charging daily (every two days if you activate battery saver mode), check out the Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Galaxy Watch Classic. It bothers me that It bothers me that there are two apps to do the same thing, but that can be fixed with a software update. The gestures are a bit complicated to execute, so one or two sensors are somewhat slow, although I'm not sure if these gestures work better with the Galaxy Ring. The screen is simply beautiful; there's nothing to improve in that regard. I would recommend this watch more for people who don't go out much or who already have a very specific routine, like going for occasional runs or going to the gym. Connectivity is quite smooth if you have devices from the same brand, although I don't have One UI 8 for personal reasons, it works excellently with One UI 7 (based on my experience with the Samsung Galaxy S21 series). I love how easily they connect to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro without having to disconnect the phone first. Samsung's modes and routines work better, however, they still glitch occasionally, although that might be due to their configuration. As for customization... well, there are a few things that could be improved, and I'd like the icons to be a bit larger.
really like all the features — they make my workday so much easier. However, the battery life is disappointing. It doesn’t even last through an 8-hour shift, which is a big downside for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
2
Design
4
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 9, 2025
Howdy Jassy, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your candor as we make every effort to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting your device. If you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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I am enjoying my Galaxy watch 8. There's only one problem. The battery needs to be charged more often and the battery drains more quickly. That being said, I am glad that I upgraded.