The same classic watch with a steel case. The extra is for eSIM.
Short answer
Galaxy Watch8 Classic LTE - eSIM for calls without a phone. Galaxy Watch8 Classic Bluetooth - the same for less.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm Bluetooth | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 |
| Chip | Samsung Exynos W1000 | Samsung Exynos W1000 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB |
| Battery | 445 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | LTE, eSIM |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H | 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| OS | Wear OS 6 | Wear OS 6 |
| Compatibility | Android 12+, Google Mobile Services | Android 12+, Google Mobile Services |
| Dimensions, weight | 46.4×46.0×10.6 mm, 63.5 g | 46.4×46.0×10.6 mm, 63.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Exynos W1000, 1.34" 438×438, 2/64 GB, 445 mAh, steel and sapphire, IP68, 46.4×46×10.6 mm and 63.5 g.
Connectivity
The LTE version calls and gets messages without a smartphone.
Who it's for
The gap is small, so if you ever go out without your phone, I'd pay for LTE.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Freedom from your phone - Watch8 Classic LTE.
- Saving money - Watch8 Classic Bluetooth.
FAQ
How much storage?
2/64 GB on both.
How heavy?
63.5 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Bluetooth version.