Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm LTE - Black - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,814 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,814 reviews
5 Stars
1,396
4 Stars
299
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
18
1 Star
23
87%of customers recommend this product.
(
371 out of
428)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Classic Stainless Steel Smartwatch 46mm LTE - Black - (2025)
Posted by: Chri
Verified Purchase:Yes
Wish the battery was better. It pretty much lasts only a day with normal functions on. I tried using the walkie app from Samsung but keeps crashing so in app.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 22, 2025
Howdy Chri,
Thank you for sharing your sentiments 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 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 anticipated battery life, please take a moment to review "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. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thank you for sharing your sentiments 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 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 anticipated battery life, please take a moment to review "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. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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Samsung Community
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Samsung Care Plus
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Shri
from Cumming,GA
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
This watch feels so much smoother to navigate and control. I wish there were more rugged straps as an out of the box option rather than some after market ones, I work around rough materials like sand, saw dust and metal. This watch knows the difference between lite work and heavy demanding work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: Solid Features Undermi
on December 19, 2025
Posted by: Williamt46
from Raleigh, NC
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
On paper, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46 mm is compelling, but real-world use reveals some rough edges. First, the weight: it feels heavier than expected for a daily wearable, and that heft doesn’t translate into a clear benefit. The strap’s design is another weak point — it refuses to stay neatly in its loops, making the watch feel less secure and less refined. Performance-wise, basic apps sometimes lag and don’t deliver the smooth experience you’d expect at this price point. Overall it’s a capable watch, but between the heft, the band issues, and occasional sluggishness, it doesn’t quite earn top marks.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
3
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 22, 2025
Hello Williamt46,
Thanks for reaching out to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We value your candor as we continue to improve our product line. If you're bored of wearing the same band day after day, we have good news. Samsung watch bands are easily replaceable. All you need to do is make sure the new band is the correct width for your watch model. Once you have one that matches your style, you can swap them out in just a few quick steps to further customize your look. Some watch apps need to be installed on both your watch and phone to function. Because of this, if an app acts funny on your phone, it could act funny on your watch as well. If the app is unstable, the app may not open, frequently crash or freeze, or becomes unresponsive. To fix the problem, try restarting your watch and phone, and check for updates. Uninstall the app if issues persist, but it may be necessary to reset the watch. Please feel free to check out the resources shared below to help resolve what you 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 contacting Samsung Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
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Samsung Community
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
How to change the band on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003740/
Samsung smart watch app crashes, freezes, or doesn't respond
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10007123/
Thanks for reaching out to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We value your candor as we continue to improve our product line. If you're bored of wearing the same band day after day, we have good news. Samsung watch bands are easily replaceable. All you need to do is make sure the new band is the correct width for your watch model. Once you have one that matches your style, you can swap them out in just a few quick steps to further customize your look. Some watch apps need to be installed on both your watch and phone to function. Because of this, if an app acts funny on your phone, it could act funny on your watch as well. If the app is unstable, the app may not open, frequently crash or freeze, or becomes unresponsive. To fix the problem, try restarting your watch and phone, and check for updates. Uninstall the app if issues persist, but it may be necessary to reset the watch. Please feel free to check out the resources shared below to help resolve what you 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 contacting Samsung Support. We're always happy to listen and work toward a better experience for our customers. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
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Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
How to change the band on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003740/
Samsung smart watch app crashes, freezes, or doesn't respond
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10007123/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Jeannine H
from Michigan
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
The classic 8 is awesome! By far the Samsung galaxy watches arr the best!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Joel
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch is super cool the one thing I dislike is the battery life it's drains quickly
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 22, 2025
Greetings Joel,
Thank you for sharing your sentiments 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 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 anticipated battery life, please take a moment to review "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. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
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Samsung Care Plus
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Thank you for sharing your sentiments 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 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 anticipated battery life, please take a moment to review "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. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Warranty Information
smsng.us/Warranty-Info
Facebook Messenger
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X Messages
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Samsung Care Plus
smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Watch8 Classic
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Ramon
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's very good for you if you're active and the messages are very clear
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Dustin T
from Philadelphia
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not only does this watch look good, the battery life and functionality is a vast improvement on my last Samsung watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Briana
from Paducah, KY
Expertise:Beginner
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got it for my husband who has health issues. It helps us keep track of what symptoms he has and he can communicate with us all a lot easier!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US