Started out with active watch, then moved up to the 5 then 7 and now the 8 and it only gets better with each new release. Love the features this 8 has, got one for the hubby as well and he enjoys it.
Don't know why these watches can't last for more than a day and a half This is my 3rd upgrade and it's my own fault that I get sucked in
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 26, 2025
Hi Gary, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with using your Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your honesty as we strive to provide the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. 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 comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance afterward by reaching out to Samsung Support. Thank you for being a dedicated 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 Watch8 https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/ Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
I am seeing vertical lines on display and battery is getting discharged faster than my old Samsung watch 5.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 26, 2025
Aloha Digital watch lover, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Your feedback allows us to continue to strive in providing the best products with superior functionality on the market to our customers. 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 battery life on the Galaxy Watch8 can vary depending on usage. The 40mm model comes with a 325mAh battery, and the 44mm model has a 435mAh battery. Both options offer up to 30 hours of use in Always On Display (AOD) mode. Please take a moment to check out, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors may be impacting your device. If you would like to share additional feedback with us regarding what you may be experiencing with your display functionality, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Support. 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 Watch8 https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/ Samsung Care Plus smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/ Send and receive messages on your Samsung smart watch samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078022/
I traded in my old Samsung watch for this new one. I wonder if it was refurbished because some of the tiles go "dark" and the data does not appear. That's the downside for which I will be contacting Samsung. Otherwise, the watch is beautiful and when functioning, functions well for my needs. The workout timer has been updated to include data like average heart rate, so that's nice. But other than that, the watch seems the same as my old Samsung.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
2
Design
5
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, December 29, 2025
Hey there Susan, Thank you for finding the free time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to be innovative while making improvements on the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We would love nothing more than to be able to assist you with what you may be experiencing with your device but without having more details available regarding what you may be experiencing and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I suggest 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 Watch8 https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/