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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Screen size:1.50 inchBattery life:2 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 19 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

Technical score

30%

8.2

Review score ( 10 · 9)

Review score 30% · 8.2 · based on 19 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 5 more reviews are not scored yet.
★Better than 98% of smartwatches
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

24%

8.7

Health

21%

9.6

Fitness

16%

6.8

Battery

14%

9.7

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

9.4

Display & Design

4%

9.1

Hardware

★Better than 99% of smartwatches
8.2

Review score

Review score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Grades by review (19)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
2

8.2%

9.0

techradar.com

6.6%

8.0

pickr.com.au

≈ estimated
2

6.6%

9.0

notebookcheck.net

6.6%

8.0

news.com.au

Video reviews 4

3.3%

9.0

Ivan Kam

3.3%

9.0

Mark's Tech

3.3%

7.0

Tech Spurt

1.6%

9.0

Shane Symonds

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 79% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

24%

8.7

Health

21%

9.6

Fitness

16%

6.8

Battery

14%

9.7

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

9.4

Display & Design

4%

9.1

Hardware

8.7
Review score
Review score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Grades by review (19)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
2

8.2%

9.0

techradar.com

6.6%

8.0

pickr.com.au

≈ estimated
2

6.6%

9.0

notebookcheck.net

6.6%

8.0

news.com.au

Video reviews 4

3.3%

9.0

Ivan Kam

3.3%

9.0

Mark's Tech

3.3%

7.0

Tech Spurt

1.6%

9.0

Shane Symonds

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm has a popularity of 4.9 points, which is lower than 58.8% of smartwatches.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.5
Brand name
Samsung
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Tracks running cadence natively; cycling cadence may require an external sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
2 days
Battery life
2 days
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 2 days which is shorter than that of 79.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.6% of smartwatches.
Up to 30 days with always-on.
Battery life in training mode
24 h
Battery life in training mode
24 h
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h in training mode which is longer than 58.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.8% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
30 h
Battery life with GPS on
30 h
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h with GPS on which is longer than 70.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.9% of smartwatches.
Up to 67 hours in power saving GPS mode.
Battery power
435 mAh
Battery power
435 mAh
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 435 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 83.3% of smartwatches.
Charge time
60 min
Charge time
60 min
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 60 min which is faster than 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 12.1% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
OS detail: Wear OS (5).
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Built-in multi-band GPS/GNSS support is available.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.5 inch
Screen size
1.5 inch
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.5 inch which is larger than the screens of 66.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 3.3% of smartwatches.
Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
480x 480
Resolution
480x 480
★ Better than 99% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 480x480 which is higher than that of 98.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.5% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
453 ppi
Pixel density
453 ppi
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
3,000 nits
Display brightness
3,000 nits
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 3,000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 96.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1x 1.6 GHz + 4x 1.5 GHz
CPU speed
1x 1.6 GHz + 4x 1.5 GHz
★ Better than 99% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1x1.6 GHz + 4x1.5 GHz which is faster than that in 99.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 0.8% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Exynos W1000
Processor model
Exynos W1000
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This smartwatch uses the Exynos W1000 processor model.
RAM
2 GB
RAM
2 GB
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 2 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 77.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 21.4% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 32 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 84.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.4% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Availability may vary by model or region.
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (5).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Supports fall detection/SOS features, but not automatic crash detection.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
    This readiness-style feature may be labeled as Energy Score.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 13.2% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.51 vs 7.5).
    8.51 vs 7.52
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version. May require a compatible phone, software version, or app setup.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Availability may vary by model or region.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
    This readiness-style feature may be labeled as Energy Score.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Compatible through third-party apps/workarounds.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Tracks running cadence natively; cycling cadence may require an external sensor.
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Supports proprietary WPC-based wireless charging.
  • 10 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    30 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    Up to 67 hours in power saving GPS mode.
    30 h vs 20 h
  • 135 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    435 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (435 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 30 days with always-on.
    435 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 4.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    24 h
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    24 h vs 19.25 h
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Google Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 2,400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    3,000 nits
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (3000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    3,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • 3 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    8.60 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (8.6 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    8.60 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    480 x 480
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 480x480, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    480x480 vs 352x430
  • 127 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    453 ppi
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (453 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    453 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 11 g lighter weight
    Weight
    34.0 g
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (34 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    34.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    Uses proprietary/non-standard band connector.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • 0.1 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.50 inch
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.5 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    1.50 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (5).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Supports fall detection/SOS features, but not automatic crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 28 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1 x 1.6 GHz + 4 x 1.5 GHz
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1x1.6 GHz + 4x1.5 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    1x1.6 GHz + 4x1.5 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 1 GB more RAM
    RAM
    2 GB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
    This smartwatch has more RAM than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 1 GB
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2025 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    July 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 5 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    2 days
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 2 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 30 days with always-on.
    2 days vs 7 days
  • No iOS compatibility
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartwatch offers less complete iOS compatibility than the average smartwatch (no vs yes).
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 3.08x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£400 vs £130).
    £400 vs £130
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 3.08x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£400 vs £130).
    £400 vs £130
  • 5 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    2 days
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 2 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 30 days with always-on.
    2 days vs 7 days
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • No iOS compatibility
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartwatch offers less complete iOS compatibility than the average smartwatch (no vs yes).
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Ivan Kam
≈ estimated
29/09/2025
Hands-on review · several weeks of use and running tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is a light watch that suits runners well, though older bands need an adapter to fit.
7.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
29/07/2025
Hands-on review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is an enjoyable smartwatch with a gorgeous screen and great performance, but its battery life falls short.
9.0
Shane Symonds
≈ estimated
24/07/2025
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is recommended on first impressions for its large screen, light build, battery and smooth performance.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
notebookcheck.net
≈ estimated
23/09/2025
Lab test · Display and battery
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is a bright, slim watch with plenty of features, but it needs daily charging with everything on, and its health readings need a Samsung phone.
8.0
pickr.com.au
✓ explicit
12/09/2025
Hands-on review · Health and battery
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is a strong health watch for Samsung phone owners, but its battery lasts about a day and it works less well with non-Samsung phones.
au.pcmag.com
17/07/2025
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whistleout.com.au
22/07/2025
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8.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
22/09/2025
Full review · Health and fitness
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is a bright, slim smartwatch with plenty of features, but it needs daily charging, and its blood pressure and ECG checks need a Samsung phone.
8.6
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
16/12/2025
Full review · Health and sport
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is Samsung's slimmest watch yet, with accurate heart rate, strong sleep tracking and Gemini, but its battery lasts only about 24 hours.
8.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
20/08/2025
Full test · Design and controls
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is a clear step up from its predecessor, with a bright OLED and smooth controls, but charging is slow and full features need a Samsung phone.
galaxus.at
20/08/2025
Not graded yet
coolblue.de
16/07/2025
Not graded yet
8.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
21/02/2026
Hands-on test · Running and battery
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is a slim running watch with close heart rate readings, but its battery lasted only 37 hours under heavy use.
lesnumeriques.com
31/07/2025
Not graded yet
9.0
wielrenner.eu
≈ estimated
31/01/2026
Full review · Sports focus
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 is a step up from the Watch 7 with a brighter screen and Gemini, but it needs daily charging and trails Garmin for endurance training.
8.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
23/09/2025
Full review · Health and fitness
Verdict
The Galaxy Watch8 LTE has a very bright display, a slimmer body and many features, but it needs daily charging and some health checks need a Samsung phone.

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What we like about Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm

  • Attractive and slim 'cushion' design that is more distinctive than previous generations.
  • Extremely bright 3,000-nit AMOLED display remains easily readable in direct sunlight.
  • LTE connectivity allows for standalone calls and messages without a tethered smartphone.
  • Comprehensive health suite including new AI-powered features like Sleep Apnea detection and Energy Scores.
  • Fast and responsive performance powered by a 3nm processor and Wear OS 6.
  • Accurate GPS and heart rate tracking during workouts.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm features a 1.47-inch Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, powered by a 3nm Exynos W1000 penta-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It is housed in a slim 8.6mm armored aluminum frame with sapphire crystal glass and offers LTE connectivity, dual-frequency GPS, and an IP68/5ATM durability rating. Main pros include its exceptionally bright outdoor display, a lightweight and comfortable 'cushion' design, and advanced Galaxy AI health features like Energy Score and sleep apnea detection. However, cons include a modest battery life of approximately 30–40 hours that hasn't significantly improved over previous generations, and some advanced health functions remain exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem.

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