Excellent build quality, customizability, and design. Compared to my Watch 5, battery life and performance are much better and I can comfortably go 3-4 days without charging it.
Im lucky if the battery lasts a day. Very disappointing. Constantly disconnects from my phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Design
4
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 28, 2026
Howdy Linda, Thanks for sharing your detailed feedback with us regarding your experience using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements on 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. If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch. Also check out, "Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone" to resolve what you're experiencing with your connectivity. 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 steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra
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I am able to get/do all that I need from the responsiveness on the wrist, from health/fitness data to GPS and general functions. Impressive battery life, usually lasts me 2-3 days between charges, with moderate use. Amazing connectivity and capabilities for the latest Wearable, Watch8!