Just got the Galaxy watch 8 and I am kinda blown a
on August 21, 2025
Posted by: Nabeel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just got the white Galaxy Watch 8 (basic model), and it’s honestly the smartest thing on my wrist—literally.
I mainly use it for sports and sleep tracking, and it nails both. The Running Coach adjusts based on my pace mid-run, and Galaxy AI helps personalize training and recovery tips. Sleep tracking is next-level too—it even gave me a "Nervous Penguin" sleep animal and now I’m actually sleeping better.
The oxidative stress sensor called me out for my bad diet (“go eat some veggies”), and weirdly… it worked. 😂
I also love the hands-free gestures—double-pinch to control music, silence alarms, scroll menus? Super convenient, especially during workouts.
Battery lasts about a day and a half, and the UI is crazy smooth. No lag, no stress.
Honestly, Samsung has been making my life easier for years—my phone, earbuds, and now this watch all sync effortlessly. Galaxy AI just takes it to the next level. It’s like having a mini coach, sleep expert, and assistant all in one.
The watch, features-wise, is good, but I'm really disappointed with the battery life. I can't go a day without having to charge it. I feel like I should have bought the ultra, but I didn't want a watch face that large. Hopefully the battery is better in newer iterations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 21, 2025
Howdy Ozzy, Thanks for sharing your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 with us. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 varies depending on the usage. The 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than anticipated battery life on your device, please take a moment to review "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. If you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared, please feel free to reach out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thanks for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best ever I use it all the time and I never leave home without it it also comes in handy when I'm charging my phone.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new galaxy 8 watch it's amazing. It tracks my workout heart rate etc it let's me know my sleep pattern. I can ask Google/ Al anything and i get a fast accurate response immediately. It helps with reminders with my busy schedule. I love to eat out it also have feature that let's me know how much I suppose to tip it's awesome 5 stars. 🙂
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the slim design and the fabric band. I had the Watch 4 before getting the 8 and this new watch is much more comfortable to wear. It seems lighter. As far as functionality, the 4 was still in perfect working order after 4 years of heavy duty wearing and I feel if the Samsung quality is still behind their products, this new watch will be with me for a while.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Other than the battery drain The watch is absolutely a Beast. The functions for health and sleep are incredible. Galaxy AI is flawless & stupid smart. Comfortable & lightweight
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my watch. I track my steps, answer calls, text, track my heart rate, notifications from my Arli and Ring cameras, and so much more. I dont have to walk around with my cellphone. I never want to take my new watch off.