[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First and foremost I absolutely love the look of the Watch 8 Classic. It was one of the factors in the decision to switch and take a chance on an android device. The fabric band is comfortable and the ease of use is outstanding. It's responsive and the interface with texts and Samsung fitness are terrific. I've used it for sleep tracking while I decide if a ring is the right choice for me so I like getting to know the readings since I haven't used a watch for that before. Asking Galaxy AI is next to incorporate into my use to see what it can do.
I Love the Watch and all the new features. Tracking work-outs is simple, love the biometric tracking that come with the watch. It is a thing of beauty.
Charging takes too long vo2 max wont track, square outter design makes watch look smallwr even though its technically larger larger that my 7. Hate the design to be honest. Will probably trade this in fot an older model if I can. Disappointed big time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Design
1
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 3, 2026
Howdy Tracy, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your constructive insights allows us to make improvements with our product line to better suit the needs on our consumers. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ which can be added to eligible devices. It's similar to an extended warranty plan and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It could cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your usage. With a 445mAh battery, it offers up to 30 hours of use on Always on Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than optimal battery life, please take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting your device. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance afterward, please let us know by reaching out to Samsung Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I never use my Galaxy8 classic because it runs my phone battery down so fast, plus the watch doesn't stay charged long enough. The features on it are good for someone who is maybe a health nut, or whom has health issues, but for me it is pretty much useless for anything other than telling time. Anything I try to open on the eatch, I get "please open this app on your phone to continue". I am paying a pretty penny for something that is useless for me. Big regret getting this watch!
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 3, 2026
Howdy OneSadCustomer, Thank you for reaching out to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements on our devices. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer Samsung Care+ which can be added to eligible devices. It's similar to an extended warranty plan and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It could cover events like accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns, and potentially theft and loss. Samsung Care+ offers you the ultimate peace of mind when it comes to protecting your investment. It sounds like heavy synchronization, constant LTE/GPS use, or background app activity may be occurring with your device. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 Classic varies depending on your usage. With a 445mAh battery, it offers up to 30 hours of use on Always on Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than optimal battery life, please take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to learn what factors, if any, may be impacting your device. Please take a moment to check out the resources shared below to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know afterward if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Samsung Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
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Going from the Galaxy 5 pro the classic 8 was super easy. The chargers are the same, the software settings and information flow are the same, and I love the newer features available on the 8 over the 5. The trade in program also made a compelling reason not to mention the extra discount being a veteran. That, was an added bonus.
These watch is exactly what I expected the most exciting thing about it is that it has soom in the little numbers that you could barely see. Do you press 3 times on the screen And you could do close up Thank you i'm pleased