Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: reviews and videos

What Jen said and when

1. Jul 9, 2025
   Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8: what Samsung showed at Unpacked 2025

   With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung catches up on design: slim, light and with a 200-megapixel camera. In return, S Pen support and a bigger battery are missing. Jen considers the Z Flip 7 FE the most unnecessary smartphone of the year, while the Galaxy Watch 8 brings exciting health features.

2. Aug 16, 2025
   Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025: hit or flop?

   The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 looks identical to its predecessor and brings more storage, a new color and One UI 8 Watch. If you want long battery life and maximum ruggedness, this is the right one. An upgrade from the Ultra 2024 is only worth it for the storage.

3. Jan 12, 2026
   Galaxy Watch 8 & 8 Classic review: the smart coach for your wrist?

   The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are technically brilliant, especially for sports and with Google Gemini on your wrist. The battery life of 1.5 days at most is disappointing, though. For Android users, they still remain among the most powerful smartwatches.

4. Feb 23, 2026
   Galaxy Watch 8 or Galaxy Ring: which device is right for you?

   The Galaxy Ring is discreet, lasts a long time and tracks sleep without gaps. The Galaxy Watch 8 offers apps, workouts, ECG and fall detection, but has to be charged almost daily. Together they give seamless tracking, and if you only want one, choose according to your priorities.

5. May 18, 2026
   Tips, tricks and apps for your Galaxy Watch 8

   The Galaxy Watch 8 can do more than many people know: gestures, animated watch faces, faster animations, phone unlocking and a personal bedtime. The antioxidant index is still in beta, and Jen's favorite app is Simple Wear.