Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm vs Galaxy Watch9 40mm
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- KasaGalaxy Watch9 40mm
- Battery and ChargingGalaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm
- PerformanceGalaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 SamsungGalaxy Watch8 Classic 46mmNo reviews yet |  SamsungGalaxy Watch9 40mmNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Case Size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
| Processor | — | Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform |
| Battery Life | up to 30 hours | up to 30 hours |
| ECG App | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Health Sensors and Features | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Skin Temperature Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG App | Yes | Yes |
| Atrial Fibrillation Notification | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
| Panel | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 438x438 | 438x438 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | 3000 nit |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Kasa | ||
| Case Size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
| Case Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 63.5 g | 31.5 g |
| Case Material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Positioning and GNSS | ||
| GNSS Receiver | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-Band GNSS | Yes | Yes |
| GNSS Systems | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| The figure the maker states | up to 30 hours | up to 30 hours |
| What that figure measures | With always-on display on | With always-on display on |
| Capacity | 445 mAh | 390 mAh |
| Water and Dust Resistance | ||
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| MIL-STD-810 | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Optional | Optional |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Wear OS | Wear OS |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.