Battery lasts a long time, holds while tracking and playing music on my runs, and very accurately measures steps. Other biological tracking works really well. Great upgrade from my old Watch3!
If you need your self test to make sure you have power in you and the necessity was doing great and there all good readings where positive from the fact the sensors came throw ok
This it my 3rd Galaxy Watch Lots to like, but has some bizarre design misses: 1) Screen is smaller. 2) They crippled the watch's Find My Phone function by adding too much friction. I used it all the time, but now, instead of quickly tapping the find icon, then FIND, now we need to go through several steps to get to it. 3) I want a PIN to ONLY to enable Samsung Pay, not to use the watch -- the original Tizen GW only required PIN for Pay. The squircle shape is not a problem all; it looks great!
So far great. Set it let it run. I like the multiple watch faces you can use. Also keeps time well. Durable, I have accidently hit it on doors and misc stuff and no scratches or damage. I like it. The replacement bands are to expensive.
The design has not changed much. The battery has definitely not improved.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
3
Design
3
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 26, 2026
Greetings Nebulizer, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements with our product line. 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 Galaxy Watch8 Classic design has changed significantly from its direct predecessor which is the Galaxy Watch6 Classic. The new design offers a power-packed cushion design as well as a third customizable button which aligns more closely to the look of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. 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 expected 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 contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
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