Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Silver - (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-L320NZSAXAA
- Product Name: Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT
- Color: Silver
- 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: White
- 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: 198957107023
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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 Guidance² helps 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.
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- 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.
- ¹³Requires initial and periodic calibrations every 28 days using a third-party blood pressure cuff, sold separately. Read and follow instructions to calibrate the blood pressure function. Compatible with Android 12 or later, Watch/Wear OS 4.0.
- ¹⁴The blood pressure function is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Consult your physician if you have any questions or concerns about your medical condition or treatment.
Q: What wireless connectivity does the Samsung watch support?
A: This Samsung watch supports Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
Q: Does this Samsung watch have a built-in microphone?
A: Yes, this Samsung watch has a built-in microphone.
Q: Does this watch have a built-in microphone?
A: Yes, this watch has a built-in microphone.
Q: Does this Samsung smartwatch have GPS?
A: Yes, this Samsung smartwatch is GPS enabled.
Q: Can I use this Samsung watch to play music?
A: Yes, this Samsung watch has a music player.
Q: Does this smartwatch have GPS?
A: Yes, this smartwatch is GPS enabled.
Q: Does this Samsung watch support mobile notifications?
A: Yes, this Samsung watch supports mobile notifications.
Q: Is the display screen available on this Samsung watch?
A: Yes, this Samsung watch has a display screen.
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| Pros for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Silver - (2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Comfort, Design, Features | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Comfort, Design, Features |
| Cons for Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Silver - (2025) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Band Quality, Compatibility | There were no cons for this product— | Band Quality, Compatibility |
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Customers are saying
Customers commend the Galaxy Watch8 for its overall performance, user-friendly design, and comprehensive features. Many appreciate its lightweight feel, bright screen, and health tracking capabilities. While the battery life is comparable to previous models, some users find the band size to be slightly larger. The watch also boasts a fast charging speed and easy readability.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for everyday wear
I’m really impressed with the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm in Silver. The aluminum finish looks sleek and elegant, making it perfect for everyday wear and even for more formal occasions. It’s lightweight, comfortable on the wrist, and doesn’t feel bulky at all. The display is bright and clear, even outdoors, and the interface is very smooth and easy to use. I especially love the health and fitness features — heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and activity tracking are accurate and helpful for staying mindful of daily wellness. Battery life is also reliable and lasts well through the day with regular use. The Bluetooth connectivity works seamlessly with my phone, and notifications come in clearly without delay. Overall, this watch feels like a perfect balance of style, performance, and practicality. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a modern smartwatch that looks good, works smoothly, and supports a healthy lifestyle.
StanD Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade. Worth it.
Slimmer than the 6 and faster. Battery lasts much longer and the bands have a new mechanism to take them on & off faster. Overall, super happy upgrading from the 6 to 8.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy Watch8 Aluminum Smartwatch 40mm BT - Graphite - (2025)
Cristina Posted
- 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.
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Nemesis Posted
