[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded from the Samsung watch ultra, which I thought was the best, a bit bulky but overall great. Then I got the watch 8 and wow. Bigger face smooth design. Clean UI, smooth transitions. Even the Galaxy ai in it, not sure if it's still Bixby, is a lot faster.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded my watch from the watch 6 to the watch 8 and I am blown away at how amazing it is. From the easy ability of the functions to the look. I can track all my steps, sleep and routines easily and accurately.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my very first smart watch and I don't know how I went without one for so many years. I was worried that this would make me feel tethered to my phone but I don't at all. I use Samsung health now and love keeping track of my stats. I also really love the sleep mode where I can keep track of sleep - and even record actual snoring and my heart rate at night. I can even use it to pick up a call if I'm not near my phone. But the best feature - find my phone! That has saved me so much time when I set my phone down and can't remember where especially because my phone is usually on silent so calling it to find it is pointless. My husband thanks you for that!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The watch is amazing. I had to have it. I love being able to add my pictures to the watch face, makes it personalized.
Like the watch but I would hope the next gen had a little more focus on productivity as opposed to strictly health insights e.g authenticator app and on phone digital wallet not dependent on the phone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Battery is drying very fast. Aprt from that it is great watch
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 20, 2026
Salutations Charlie, Thanks for sharing your detailed feedback with us regarding your experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your critiques provide valuable insights that will assist us with improving our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also have Samsung Care+ as an option which can be added to an eligible device. It's similar to extended warranty and an insurance package combined that provides protection beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. It may 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 40mm model offers a 325mAh battery while the 44mm model offers a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Please feel free to let us know if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared below by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I lose my phone all the time! This watch notifies me when I've walked away and left it as soon as I'm 5-10ft away. Its a great feature for a busy working mom!