Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
Head-to-head comparison based on specs, price, and DriftScore data.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
79/100
$349.99
Fair price VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
80/100
$649.99
Fair price Our Pick Specifications compared
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 | $649.99 |
| DriftScore | 79/100 | 80/100 |
| display | 1.47-inch AMOLED, Sapphire Crystal | 1.5-inch AMOLED, 480x480, Sapphire Crystal |
| chip | Exynos W1000 | Exynos W1000 |
| battery | 435 mAh | Up to 100 hours |
| water_resistance | 5ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H | 10ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H |
| connectivity | GPS + Bluetooth 5.3 + optional LTE | GPS + Bluetooth + 4G LTE |
| storage | 32GB | 64GB |
| os | One UI 8 Watch (Wear OS 5) | One UI 8 Watch (Wear OS 5) |
Score breakdown
Value
Performance
Daily utility
Build quality
Ease of use
Compatibility
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
Our verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) scores 80/100 overall vs 79/100 for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the cheaper option at $349.99.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leads on value, ease of use, compatibility. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) wins on performance, daily utility, build quality. It comes down to what matters most to you.