The battery is the same - 445 mAh. The Classic means steel and 64 GB, the Watch9 a new chip, a bigger screen and a slim case.
Short answer
Galaxy Watch9 44 mm - Snapdragon Wear Elite, 1.47" 480×480, 8.6 mm and 34 g. Galaxy Watch8 Classic - steel case, 64 GB and slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm Bluetooth | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 | 1.47", Super AMOLED, 480×480 |
| Chip | Samsung Exynos W1000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB | 2 GB RAM / 32 GB |
| Battery | 445 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| 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 7 |
| Compatibility | Android 12+, Google Mobile Services | Android 13+, Google Mobile Services |
| Dimensions, weight | 46.4×46.0×10.6 mm, 63.5 g | 46.0×43.7×8.6 mm, 34 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Exynos W1000 vs Snapdragon Wear Elite.
Display and case
1.34" and steel, 10.6 mm, 63.5 g vs 1.47", aluminium, 8.6 mm and 34 g.
Storage
2/64 vs 2/32 GB.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Classic look and 64 GB - Galaxy Watch8 Classic.
- New chip and lightness - Galaxy Watch9 44 mm.
FAQ
Is the battery the same?
Yes, 445 mAh.
Is there sapphire?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Watch8 Classic.