Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
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Specifications
- Screen Size40 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Wear OSOperating SystemWear OSApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage32 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 40 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Wear OS
- Operating System: Wear OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 32 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 40 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Metrics Measured: Blood pressure, Electrocardiography (ECG), Skin temperature
- Protective Qualities: Dust resistant, Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 165 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Galaxy Watch8 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: SM-L320NDAAXAA
- Product Name: Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT
- Color: Graphite
- Product Type: Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Samsung Galaxy Watch8
- Series: Galaxy Watch8 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2025
- Design
- Case Size: 40mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Rounded square
- Band Type: Sport Band
- Band Color: Graphite
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Case Thickness: 0.46 inches
- Band Width: 20 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.68 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.59 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.05 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.3 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 139.7 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 180.34 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Band Size: Small
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 40 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Screen Resolution: 438 X 438 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: Super AMOLED
- Color Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Sapphire Crystal Glass
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Wear OS
- Operating System: Wear OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Works With: SmartThings (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Bixby, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 32 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 40 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Google Pay, Samsung Pay
- Music Player: true
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Voice Activated: true (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Blood pressure, Electrocardiography (ECG), Skin temperature
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Electrical heart rate (ECG) sensor, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Medical Incidents Detected: Fall
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Dust resistant, Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 165 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Battery Capacity: 325 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Charging Time: 90 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C, Wireless (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Wireless Charging Standard: Qi
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Aluminum
- Case Back Material: Plastic
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 198957101786
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- Why to Buy Galaxy Watch8: Advanced health-and sleep-tracking features for personalized insights and tips to help you improve. A lighter, more snug design for all-day comfort. An improved user interface for easy navigation at a glance. A personal AI assistant knocks out tasks on your wrist using simple commands.³ A long-lasting battery keeps up with active days.²
- Sleep smarter. Live better.: Energize your days with a great night’s rest using Advanced Sleep Coaching¹ improved with even more ways to keep your nights on track. Plus, Bedtime Guidance ²helps you find your optimal bedtime so you can wake up feeling refreshed.
- Your run, your coach: Step up your running routine with a Running Coach³ that analyzes your performance and gives you real time feedback. Training for an event? Try specific programs built for 5Ks, marathons and more.
- New design. Lightweight feel.: Maximize your days with a minimalist design. The sleek, thinner-than-ever silhouette makes Galaxy Watch8 look as good as it functions. With a snug fit and sporty style, it gives you readings without getting in your way.
- A personal assistant, right on your wrist: Your Watch just became your personal assistant.⁴ Stay one step ahead of your day with a watch that helps you navigate your tasks and to do lists. Need to send a text while on a run? No problem. Raise your wrist and speak your command and your Watch does the rest for you.
- See what you need, at a glance: Get clear and concise updates throughout your day with the improved interface on Galaxy Watch8. Now it’s easier than ever to see sports scores, breaking news, weather and more at a glance,⁵ without getting overwhelmed with less important notifications.
- Power through your day: Don’t let the thinness fool you. The improved battery in Galaxy Watch8 makes it a reliable way to navigate your day. Track your steps, monitor your heart rate, receive notifications and more with a long lasting charge.⁶
- Track your Vascular Load: Galaxy Watch8 tracks more than just your workouts. With Vascular Load monitoring,⁷ it uses insights to show you when there’s an increase in your stress level and the factors that affect it, like diet and sleep. Plus, with this information you can make healthy lifestyle choices which may help lower risk.⁸
- One simple number. A world of insights.: Energy Score with Galaxy AI⁹ helps you start your day in the know with insights from the day before. Your Galaxy Watch8 analyzes yesterday’s sleep, activity and heart rate¹⁰ to give you a summary of your overall health. Want to improve tomorrow’s score? Discover how with a deeper look at your insights on your Galaxy smartphone
- Know more to glow more: Take control of your overall wellness and get your glow back with Antioxidant Index.⁸ Measure your antioxidant levels in five seconds with just your finger and your Galaxy Watch8, and receive tips on how to potentially improve your levels.
- Step into smarter days: Outsmart your day with a watch that gives you personalized briefings that keep you on track. Now Brief¹¹ on Galaxy Watch8 provides everything from weather updates to tips for winding down right on your wrist, without you even having to ask.
- Stay connected on the go: Keep in touch with your friends on the run with Galaxy Watch8. Stay connected to your world by simply calling and texting from your Watch. Your conversations and contacts stay with you on Watch8.
- Watch to Buds, an easy switch: Tune in and tune out during long runs or early workouts with Galaxy Watch8 and Buds. The music you play on your Watch automatically switches to your Buds for a seamless listening experience on the go. Need to take a call from the trail?¹² Your Buds automatically know. Just tap to accept the call and start the conversation.
- A camera control, right on your wrist: Snap pics right from your wrist with Remote Cam Controller on your Galaxy Watch8.¹² Set up your phone’s camera for a shot, then use the preview panel on your Watch to zoom in exactly how you want. Once you’re happy, tap your Watch to snap. It’s super easy and helps you capture shots you couldn’t before.
Whats Included
- Watch
- Band
- Charger
- Quick Start Guide
Disclaimers
- ¹Galaxy AI features track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account. Must wear device for seven nights during a 30-night period.
- ²Bedtime Guidance: Must wear watch for 3 consecutive nights and set optimal wake up time in the Samsung Health app.
- ³Available for outdoor running only; requires at least 12 minutes of running with GPS on and initial setup. Galaxy AI features track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account.
- ⁴Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Requires compatible Wear OS watch to be connected to a compatible device. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and set up may be required. Features may differ depending on subscription and account. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.
- ⁵Must be signed into your Samsung and Google accounts, and be connected to the internet directly (by Wi Fi or LTE model) or via a compatible Samsung Galaxy AI phone.
- ⁶Based on typical use; results may vary.
- ⁷The Vascular Load software function is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
- Requires establishing your initial base line by wearing watch while sleeping for 3 nights (within a 2 week period).
- ⁸Not intended for medical use.
- ⁹Galaxy AI/Eco disclosure: Galaxy AI features track data and require a compatible Galaxy wearable device (sold separately), Samsung Health app and Samsung account.
- ¹⁰Heart rate full disclosure: The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
- Heart rate short disclosure: The heart rate software functions are not intended for medical use.
- ¹¹Displays daily select information from select apps (some apps may require internet connection and/or consent to access data). Personal data intelligence must be enabled.
- ¹²Requires compatible smartphone.
A: Hey there KLM, thank you for asking us your questions about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. If you ever need emergency assistance, your Samsung smart watch has features capable of helping, such as fall detection and SOS messages. Hopefully, you'll never find yourself in a real crisis, but if you do, you can send SOS messages to assigned contacts to let them know where you are and how to track you down. In the event you need medical assistance, your medical information can be quickly accessed to help first responders. Check out, "Use your Samsung smart watch in an emergency situation" to learn more about using this feature. Let us know if you have additional questions for us by reaching out to Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a devoted Samsung customer. - Debra
Q: Is a charger included with purchase of watch
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Q: Does the 8 work with any Samsung phone model or just the lastest version?
A: Hey Shilohsmom24, thanks for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Compatible Galaxy phones with Android 12 or higher along with more than 1.5GB of memory are suited perfectly to function with the Galaxy Watch8. Feel free to check out, "Samsung Galaxy smart watch and phone compatibility" if you would like to learn more. Let us know if you have any other questions for us by contacting Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra
Q: Does it have continuous respiration monitoring, besides during sleep?
A: Howdy Kathy, thanks for taking the opportunity to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The Galaxy Watch8's respiration features include automatic tracking of your respiratory rate during sleep, advanced sleep analysis, and tools for detecting signs of sleep apnea. Separately, it provides guided breathing exercises available for use anytime, though it does not offer continuous daytime respiration monitoring. If you have additional questions, please let us know by contacting Support. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
Q: Does the watch have a sleep mode or do not disturb mode?
A: Yes it does
Q: Does this watch check blood oxygen?
A: Yes it does.
A: The carrier has to do with getting phone notifications like calls, texts, etc. If it's unlocked it's compatible with any carrier. I always get mine unlocked from Best Buy and never have issues with my AT&T phone connecting.
A: No it doesn't. It tracks the duration of the swim, but keep in mind this was is only water resistant and not water proof.
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| Pros for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Battery Life, Design, Ease of Use, Features | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Design, Comfort, Screen Quality | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Ease of Use, Features, Health Tracking | Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Features, Design, Sleep Tracking |
| Cons for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025) | |||
| Band Size | Charging Speed | There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life, Connectivity, Watch Band, Compatibility |
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Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the Galaxy Watch8's overall performance, design, and battery life, with many appreciating the updated features and ease of use. The watch is also praised for being lightweight and having great health tracking capabilities, along with a bright, clear screen and fast charging speed. The only concern mentioned by customers is the band size, which some find to be a bit bigger.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid purchase, Highly recommend
Having been a loyal 5 wearer I was excited to make the move to the 8 and I was certainly not disappointed. From the first moment I put it on I noticed that it was lighter and had a better fit on my wrist. The tended to roll toward the outer part of my wrist and I always felt as if I was centering it. Not the case here, it sits right where it should. The screen is bright and clear and it reacts super fast. With smart switch there was hardly any set up. I have had it for a bit and I do not regret my purchase for a minute. This version also give you more ability to use it... that is Gemini is on board and with a press of the side button is ready to assist, texts and emails are much eaiser and all.of the added health functions are amazing! The battery is also much better than my older model. This was a solid purchase and I highly recommend it, especially if you have an older Galaxy watch like I did.
Posted by MissBelvedere1957
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Watch, Mediocre Battery
Overall I'm very satisfied with my Galaxy Watch8, as it provides a lot of data on my health, which I'm monitoring ore closely. It's easy to read and there are a lot of options for watch faces and straps. The only negative I'd say is battery life. I have to remember to charge it at least once a day or it will die in the middle of the night, when I most need the sleep information. I've also added a metal strap which doesn't completely unfasten, so I have to wrap the watch around the disc charger that came with it, and the Samsung Wireless Charger Pad Trio I bought to charge two phones and the watch simultaneously.
Posted by Moontwpman
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving my new watch
The sleek design of this device is certainly eye-catching and quite modern. Its features are comprehensive, offering a wide array of functionalities to enhance daily life. The user interface is intuitive, making navigation and usage a breeze for anyone. Battery life is also commendable, easily lasting throughout a full day of regular use. Overall, the watch is a solid option for those seeking a blend of style and practicality.
Posted by Nemesis