Battery life is horrible. Even if I left it off for a day it doesn't last long at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 27, 2026
Salutations Jonny, Thank you for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We value your thoughts as we continue to improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy Watch8 offers a powerful 3nm processor that has longer battery life and improved performance. The battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 varies depending on the usage. The 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. If you're experiencing less than anticipated battery life on your device, please take a moment to check out "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to help resolve what you may be experiencing. If you would like further assistance afterward, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support. Thank you for being a dedicated 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!
I really like this watch and the biometric functions are almost overwhelming there are so many options. I wish for a longer battery life but otherwise, it seems to function as well as or better than I had hoped. The size and weight are about ideal for me. I chose the 40mm because I didn't want a watch that was too big.