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Galaxy Watch 8 vs Classic vs Ultra Which Should You Buy? | All Things Mobile

I tested Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 line-up and compared the design, fit, and battery power to help you figure out which one is right for you. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Samsung Galaxy Classic 8 Samsung Galaxy Ultra *CNET may get a commission on…

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I tested Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 line-up and compared the design, fit, and battery power to help you figure out which one is right for you.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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This Smartwatch Feature Costs an Extra $150, but I Think It Should Be on All Watches

0:00 Intro
0:19 Samsung Galaxy 8 Watches
0:44 Price
2:05 Design
2:57 Size & Fit
3:39 Battery Life
4:29 Battery Life
4:50 Vanessa’s Choice
5:11 Outro

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  1. @Isaacandadler

    July 28, 2025 at 9:49 am

    I never manage to get 3 days of use for Ultra.

  2. @editor3210

    July 28, 2025 at 10:12 am

    I got Galaxy Watch 8 44 mm. It fits great

  3. @vijaykumarc.a.4677

    July 28, 2025 at 10:16 am

    missed vanessa for a long time…where were u all these years! lovely hands

  4. @patekreol974

    July 28, 2025 at 10:39 am

    Super elle est de retour , en plus une bonne analyse !

  5. @KisaKeycode

    July 28, 2025 at 11:15 am

    So here is the reality regarding battery life on the Watch 8 40 mm : You have to charge every evening and don’t wear it while sleeping, otherwise you won’t make it from 6am to 9pm.

    “Same procedure like last year, Miss Samsung?”
    “The same procedure as every year, James.”

  6. @NederlandiStan

    July 28, 2025 at 11:18 am

    At the end of the day don’t buy both of them and buy the 6 classic, normal 7 or the 7 Ultra.

  7. @calvin0897

    July 28, 2025 at 11:42 am

    Galaxy watch 8 44mm is what I have

  8. @davidedemelas593

    July 28, 2025 at 11:54 am

    e anche quest anno….scaffaleeeeeeeee….

  9. @jraderstorf

    July 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    Hideous.

  10. @Casperwinde

    July 28, 2025 at 12:23 pm

    I like the classic look. Looks like a mechanical watch with smart features

  11. @amigatommy7

    July 28, 2025 at 1:04 pm

    Have an ultra and a 5 pro. Thinking 2 ultras might last longer although 3 days on my older ultra is not happening.

  12. @raulkanonich6159

    July 28, 2025 at 1:45 pm

    Que opinas acerca de la función Lte en el ultra?

  13. @republicofu.s9642

    July 28, 2025 at 2:54 pm

    whats the hype about bezel. so what if i have to use my finger to scroll rather than the bezel. you guys act like a kid in candy shop. its 25th century, sooner or later you will have to get rid of the bottons too and just talk to the watch 😅

  14. @das_it_mane

    July 28, 2025 at 3:32 pm

    I want a smartwatch that looks like a normal watch, so Classic.

  15. @heshamshehata2030

    July 28, 2025 at 4:02 pm

    Thank you for this great review. I just want to make a suggestion. I hope that future reviews like this would also include a section addressing how the measurements we are getting from the galaxy wearables compare to conventional devices (HR monitoring etc). In general, after owning several galaxy devices, it seems that Samsung lags behind when it comes to accuracy compared to others on the market. Personally I love Samsung products but I don’t think that they should get away with adding a bunch of new health features that may not be accurate. I really wish folks would address this because if you are wearing a device that is supposed to give you more insight into your health I would appreciate if it was giving me readings that are closer to the real value. Thank you!

  16. @D0Mlas360

    July 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm

    I’m done with Apple Watch Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, I’m moving back to Garmin, can’t be bothered to charge a watch everyday

    • @chuyistheshiz6811

      July 28, 2025 at 6:13 pm

      But you charge your phone everyday.

    • @bhuman1983

      July 28, 2025 at 8:01 pm

      @@chuyistheshiz6811not a reason to keep adding to that list lol

    • @BruceLeeRoy26

      July 28, 2025 at 8:53 pm

      I have a Garmin, I still put it on a charger every night lol. Takes like two seconds. You guys aren’t going into the great unknown where you’re away from an outlet 😂 I’d take being free from my phone on a run or biking session any day. Have fun with your $1000+ watch with mediocre sensors.

  17. @LegalEagle0007

    July 28, 2025 at 4:50 pm

    I just ordered the Ultra 2025 in blue. I have the 4 Classic and never did use the rotating bezel.

  18. @taylorgiles4844

    July 28, 2025 at 5:39 pm

    used to be a time where most people would recommend the most expensive one bc technically it’s the best with no thought of cost or expense. Good to see people considering price and value

  19. @JoeKnowsWorst

    July 28, 2025 at 6:07 pm

    I can’t see why battery life is so critical on these watches, even on an older Apple Watch model I only drop it on the charger for an hour and change a day usually, and that’s all I need… to me any more than 24 hour battery life is unnecessary, you’re still going to need to charge to get through the second day 😂

  20. @JoyStickJester_

    July 28, 2025 at 6:19 pm

    I have the Ultra from last year and really love my old classic with the bezel and like that they came out with the classic again this year. I want to switch the the new classic but keep hearing why would I downgrade from the Ultra to the classic. To be honest outside of the face being bigger I don’t see the difference between the classic and Ultra from last year.

  21. @michaeljames3694

    July 28, 2025 at 6:51 pm

    Great video.

    I never liked the rotating bezel. Too easy to bump it by accident but i do like the look of the classic. Ideally for me id wish the Ultra came in just a Bluetooth option as it would cut the cost and i dont really need LTE. This being said i much prefer the Ultra and £7.50 a month to use the LTE isnt too much.

  22. @gtone339

    July 28, 2025 at 6:58 pm

    The Watch8 Classic = has the style of a premium watch, comes with smartphone interface from One UI 8. 😊

  23. @nickcos100

    July 28, 2025 at 7:08 pm

    Looks great, but the battery life is woeful. a 2km walk reduces my battery by 20 percent. I’m trying to return it.

  24. @brokenwrench404

    July 28, 2025 at 7:54 pm

    I wish Apple had a round classic watch model

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    July 28, 2025 at 7:57 pm

    Vanessa 😍

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  39. @lumtey561

    July 28, 2025 at 11:31 pm

    Am happy with my gw 7 ultra so there no need to upgrade

  40. @foetor

    July 29, 2025 at 4:57 am

    4:02 wow Display reacts good…not 🤣

  41. @conradlogan5419

    July 29, 2025 at 5:05 am

    Samsung talk so much about the ecosystem, I was wondering why my spen can’t “talk” to my “smart” watch

  42. @anomalous9448

    July 29, 2025 at 6:28 am

    I am looking to replace my iWatch because I just moved from apple to android. Do the Galaxy watches have 3rd party apps like Shazam?

    • @BruceLeeRoy26

      July 29, 2025 at 3:07 pm

      There’s no such thing as an iWatch lol

    • @anomalous9448

      July 30, 2025 at 8:34 am

      @@BruceLeeRoy26 You’re right. Should have stated Apple Watch Ultra. Bet you knew what I was talking about though!

    • @BruceLeeRoy26

      July 30, 2025 at 10:34 am

      ​@@anomalous9448kind of takes away the credibility if you’re saying “iWatch” there’s a lot of people pretending to swap over from Apple to some Android ecosystem and raving about how much they love it.

  43. @marklieberman8315

    July 29, 2025 at 8:09 am

    I totally dislike the new design. I’ll be keeping my gw7

  44. @reyrevilla4075

    July 29, 2025 at 10:04 am

    But do any of them have power sharing?

    • @vanessahandorellana

      July 29, 2025 at 2:50 pm

      No power sharing 😭 only if you plug in the cable to the phone

    • @reyrevilla4075

      July 29, 2025 at 3:49 pm

      ​@@vanessahandorellanadefinitely miss that feature😢

  45. @realmuzikstudiostv

    July 29, 2025 at 10:10 am

    The watch 8 is hideous 😂

  46. @culticfrog

    July 29, 2025 at 11:35 am

    Honestly, I watch you more than those watches you keep talking about. 😂 You’re beautiful. 👍

  47. @KellenLam

    July 29, 2025 at 11:36 am

    No hate to the channel, but honestly, you should get neither. Get a real watch, like Hamilton.

    • @BruceLeeRoy26

      July 29, 2025 at 3:24 pm

      If you’re older and can’t really figure out a smartwatch then yeah, get a mechanical watch. If you’re able to use both, switch them as need be. For working out and traveling, smartwatches, if used properly are very useful.

    • @KellenLam

      July 29, 2025 at 5:32 pm

      ​@@BruceLeeRoy26very good point my friend

  48. @johns9990

    July 29, 2025 at 5:57 pm

    I’m conflicted. I can buy the 8 classic for $150 at Best Buy right now but don’t know if it’s worth it? (Even after watching this excellent video)
    $500 watch – $250 trade-in (my watch 6 classic) – $100 gift certificate= $150.

  49. @andreseliertiagonzalez9808

    July 29, 2025 at 6:45 pm

    Hola? Súper ? Me voy a comprar el ultra ? Pero de Apple.

  50. @chinookwind8535

    July 29, 2025 at 10:21 pm

    Screen sticks above the bezel on the 8 looks easier to damage the screen

  51. @wielsonf

    July 30, 2025 at 3:18 am

    Using a watch 4 classic (the smaller one), i always bump its face on walls, tables, and other furniture, and it’s still alive and kicking. No, i wouldn’t want the watch 8… 😢

  52. @josemaghiar3009

    July 30, 2025 at 12:54 pm

    Lots of info, confusing af.

  53. @Nonsense-hg6mo

    July 30, 2025 at 2:45 pm

    When comparing battery life you said you got a full 3 days of use from the ultra. What does that mean? A full 72 hours? Why do we get detailed info on the battery life of the 8 and 8 classic but a generalized figure for the ultra? If the point of this video is to compare them all measurements/specs should be in the same figures at the very least.

    You also completely failed to mention anything even remotely related to the SOC. No performance specs, no mention of RAM amounts, nothing.

    This comparison is really garbage and only exists to push your affiliate links…

  54. @ahmetnurisaglik

    July 30, 2025 at 5:53 pm

    I stay with my 6 classic 47mm. The display size of 8 is too small .

  55. @AliceRing-A

    July 30, 2025 at 9:44 pm

    Excellent. Definitely ordering my *amzswiss* now. At least everyone doesn’t immediately assumes it’s a fake because 9 out of 10 Rolex in public including red carpet are indeed fake or Frankenstein Submariners.

  56. @rssexybeast

    July 30, 2025 at 9:50 pm

    What a terrible review not even comparing this years classic to the LAST classic which was the 6. Also never mentioned that the screen was smaller than the 6 classic. And even though she wants the 8 classic (because it’s obviously the best one this year) she chooses the worst, smallest one??!? Wtf is wrong with CNET these days. Screw this channel they are glib and they think we’re all idiots.

  57. @lskovly

    July 31, 2025 at 11:49 am

    Got watch, need girl…..😍

  58. @CNET

    July 31, 2025 at 7:42 pm

    Read more on CNET.com: This Smartwatch Feature Costs an Extra $150, but I Think It Should Be on All Watches

  59. @ZeroRiskAppetite

    August 1, 2025 at 6:10 am

    The writer for this piece clearly knows very little about galaxy watches and didn’t do enough background research.

  60. @โบ๊ท

    August 1, 2025 at 8:04 am

    Keep in mind. Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) isn’t expected to change much more than Last year.
    But this year. I gave to Galaxy Watch 8 Classic the best Android smartwatch in 2025 only downside is that the Battery isn’t too long and Water resistance is weaker than the Watch Ultra.

  61. @frederickRamos2205

    August 2, 2025 at 8:11 pm

    For what? 1-2 days lifespan this worst

  62. @MrJoshiej

    August 2, 2025 at 8:57 pm

    I am still on the 40mm Watch 6 very pleased with it

  63. @paulkline3011

    August 3, 2025 at 7:15 pm

    Just watch out if you ordered through Samsung with the trade in credit. I’m seeing alot of reports that people are sending in trade in watches and then getting screwed out of the trade in money because Samsung is claiming the watch is too defective and charging people full price for the new watch. 😮

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