Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,326 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,326 reviews
5 Stars
1,718
4 Stars
388
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
45
1 Star
47
87%of customers recommend this product.
(
631 out of
722)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Posted by: Dymytrii
from New Jersey, USA
Expertise:Expert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent watch, lots of features, no glitches. It just needs a bigger battery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Izzy R
from Chicago, IL
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was iffy on whether or not I would like the squircle design but now I love it! It is thinner, lighter, and the screen feels bigger. I like the design updates like the buttons being a little more flush and the quick change straps are amazing, they are so much easier to change out now. I also feel like the health tracking is more accurate than my previous Watch 5. The only thing that would make this even more phenomenal is a little bit more animations in the watch faces or transitions.
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
Battery life is awful
on January 10, 2026
Posted by: Jenna
from Washington
Expertise:Intermediate
Samsung galaxy 8 battery life is awful. Sometimes not lasting through a day even with battery saving settings on, low light and only touch activate. I can't wear it to bed because I have to charge it every night. Also not fast charging as it says in description. I can't get my texts to show up on the screen. I have to manually go to the text app which is frustrating. I don't think the watch is worth the hype or thr high costs. It takes about an hour to charge. Other than that, I like the features, different customizable display, and being able to receive phone calls, text or other notifications.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, January 12, 2026
Good day Jenna,
Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback 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 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 review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. In regards to your text messages, please check your notification settings in the Galaxy Wearable app, ensure modes like Do Not Disturb are off on the watch, confirm your phone's Bluetooth is on and connected, and verify your messaging app has notifications enabled on both devices and set to "Always show on both devices" in the Wearable app. Feel free to let us know if you would like any further assistance after checking out the resources shared below by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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Watch8
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Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
Manage notifications on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002855/
Thanks for providing us with detailed feedback 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 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 review, "Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch" to see what factors, if any, may be impacting the life of your device. In regards to your text messages, please check your notification settings in the Galaxy Wearable app, ensure modes like Do Not Disturb are off on the watch, confirm your phone's Bluetooth is on and connected, and verify your messaging app has notifications enabled on both devices and set to "Always show on both devices" in the Wearable app. Feel free to let us know if you would like any further assistance after checking out the resources shared below by contacting Samsung Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
- Debra
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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/
Manage notifications on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002855/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Slvrstar
from Pennsylvania
Expertise:Intermediate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great watch ! Batterylife not so much. 2 days max . Other than that its fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Good battery
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: Nazmun
Good battery and performance
Great sensor and best health features
Great sensor and best health features
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was exciting for my new watch... I jumped from a watch 5 to 8! I absolutely love it! Smooth touch, fast reaction, awesome fit. Highly recommend
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Galaxy s8 sucks for charging and drains fast.
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Jimmy
from WA
Expertise:Expert
Bad battery life without always on. and I can't charge with my s25.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 9, 2026
Greetings Jimmy,
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 steadfast 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
https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8/
Reduced battery life on your Samsung smart watch
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/
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 steadfast Samsung customer.
- Debra
Samsung Support
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Warranty Information
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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/
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It's just the best buy for you
on July 27, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy Watch 8 is notably the first smartwatch to ship with Google’s Gemini AI out-of-the-box . Samsung positions it as the ultimate AI‑powered wrist device, combining advanced health tracking with smart voice features.
AI Features with Galaxy AI & Google Gemini
Voice Assistant Gemini: You can now interact with Gemini directly on your wrist over Wi‑Fi or LTE – ask to “summarize your last email,” send messages, or save notes like “where I parked” – all without pulling out your phone .
Voice Assistant Gemini: You can now interact with Gemini directly on your wrist over Wi‑Fi or LTE – ask to “summarize your last email,” send messages, or save notes like “where I parked” – all without pulling out your phone .
Energy Score via Health Assist: Galaxy AI calculates a daily energy score based on sleep quality, activity level, and heart rate variability. It gives a quick sense of physical readiness and recovery status .
Sleep Coaching & Guidance: Features like Bedtime Guidance and Advanced Sleep Coaching offer custom bedtime prompts and multi‑week improvement plans .
Health Tools Enhanced by AI
Antioxidant Index: Using skin LEDs, the watch estimates your carotenoid levels for weekly insights into dietary health—a feature still evolving in accuracy .
Antioxidant Index: Using skin LEDs, the watch estimates your carotenoid levels for weekly insights into dietary health—a feature still evolving in accuracy .
Vascular Load Monitoring: Tracks arterial resistance and stiffness during sleep, alerting you to potential heart stress trends over time .
Running Coach: After an initial 12-minute evaluation, the AI creates adaptive training plans (up to 160 different plans), helping you train smarter while reducing injury risk.
Design, Hardware & Wearability
Classic design return: The stainless steel case and rotating bezel revive a tactile, traditional look.
Classic design return: The stainless steel case and rotating bezel revive a tactile, traditional look.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US