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Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

What Galaxy Watch6 Classic does better (4) and where Galaxy Watch8 Classic wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Samsung · 2023Galaxy Watch6 Classic

8.4Score

4 advantages≈ $320

Higher score

Samsung · 2025Galaxy Watch8 Classic

8.3Score

4 advantages≈ $280

9.1Display9.1

8.6Health tracking8.2

6.4Sports & outdoor3.1

7.9Smart features7.9

4.6Build & durability4.4

Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Watch6 ClassicGalaxy Watch8 Classic

	Galaxy Watch6 Classic	Galaxy Watch8 Classic	Difference
Height	46.5 mm	46.4 mm	+0.1 mm
Width	46.5 mm	46 mm	+0.5 mm
Thickness	10.9 mm	10.6 mm	+0.3 mm
Weight	59 g	64 g	−4 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Watch6 Classic better than Galaxy Watch8 Classic?

Screen size1.5″ vs 1.34″+12%
Weight59 g vs 63.5 g+8%
Pixel density453 ppi vs 327 ppi+39%
Resolution (width)480 px vs 438 px+10%

Why is Galaxy Watch8 Classic better than Galaxy Watch6 Classic?

Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 3,000 nits+50%
Storage16 GB vs 64 GB4×
Battery capacity425 mAh vs 445 mAh+5%
Thickness10.9 mm vs 10.6 mm+3%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic≈ $3208.4	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic≈ $2808.3
Design & durability
Case size	46 mm	46 mm
Weight	59 g	63.5 g
Thickness	10.9 mm	10.6 mm
Height	46.5 mm	46.4 mm
Width	46.5 mm	46 mm
Case material	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Sapphire crystal	Yes	Yes
Lens / cover glass	Sapphire crystal	Sapphire crystal
Water resistance	5 ATM	5 ATM
Ingress protection	IP68	IP68
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx8	IPx8
Water rating (maker)	50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM	50 m / 5 bar / 5 ATM
Military-grade (MIL-STD-810)	Yes	Yes
Colours	Black, Silver	Black, White
Display
Screen size	1.5″	1.34″
Display technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Panel	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display	Yes	Yes
Resolution (width)	480 px	438 px
Resolution (height)	480 px	438 px
Pixel density	453 ppi	327 ppi
Peak brightness	2,000 nits	3,000 nits
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Battery
Battery capacity	425 mAh	445 mAh
Battery type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Charging	kabellos, Schnellladefunktion, magnetisches Ladekabel	kabellos, magnetisches Ladekabel, magnetische Ladeschale
Health sensors
Optical heart rate	Yes	Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)	Yes	Yes
ECG	Yes	Yes
Skin temperature	Yes	Yes
Temperature sensor	Yes	Yes
HRV tracking	—	Yes
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin)	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index
Sports & navigation
Built-in GPS	Yes	Yes
Dual-band GPS	—	Yes
Satellite systems	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Barometric altimeter	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Multisport / triathlon mode	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
NFC payments	Yes	Yes
LTE (cellular)	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Smart features
Calls from the wrist	Yes	Yes
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Music on the watch	Yes	Yes
Storage	16 GB	64 GB
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Platform
Operating system	Android Wear OS 4	Android Wear OS 6
Platform	Android	Android
Works with	Android	Android
Chipset	Exynos W930	Exynos W1000