Both have eSIM and 64 GB. The Ultra2 costs almost twice as much - for the battery, titanium and protection.
Short answer
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 - Snapdragon Wear Elite, 1.52", 800 mAh, 10 ATM and IP69K. Galaxy Watch8 Classic LTE - steel, a classic look and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm LTE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 47mm LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 | 1.52", Super AMOLED, 498×498 |
| Chip | Samsung Exynos W1000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB |
| Battery | 445 mAh | 800 mAh |
| Connectivity | LTE, eSIM | 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 | 10 ATM / IP69K / MIL-STD-810H / EN13319 |
| 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 | 47.4×47.1×10.7 mm, 61.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Exynos W1000 vs Snapdragon Wear Elite.
Battery
445 vs 800 mAh.
Protection
5 ATM and IP68 vs 10 ATM, IP69K and EN13319.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Hiking and battery life - Galaxy Watch Ultra2.
- An everyday classic - Galaxy Watch8 Classic LTE.
FAQ
Do both have eSIM?
Yes.
How heavy are they?
63.5 and 61.5 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Watch8 Classic LTE.