Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products are water resistant.
  • Both products have a 5 ATM rating.
  • Both products have an IP68 rating.
  • Both products are waterproof up to 50 m.
  • Both products have an Always-On Display.
  • Both products have a pixel density of 327 ppi.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products monitor blood oxygenation levels.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor.
  • Both products have a compass.
  • Both products have a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.

Main Differences

  • The screen size is 1.47″ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 1.34″ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The resolution is 480 x 480 px on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 438 x 438 px on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The thickness is 8.6 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 10.6 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The weight is 34 g on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 63.5 g on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The height is 46 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 46.4 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The width is 43.7 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 46.4 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The volume is 17.28772 cm³ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 22.821376 cm³ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The battery power is 435 mAh on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 445 mAh on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The internal storage is 32GB on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and 64GB on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
Specs Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Design:
screen size 1.47" 1.34"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
ATM rating 5 ATM 5 ATM
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IP68
waterproof depth rating 50 m 50 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 327 ppi 327 ppi
resolution 480 x 480 px 438 x 438 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 8.6 mm 10.6 mm
weight 34 g 63.5 g
height 46 mm 46.4 mm
width 43.7 mm 46.4 mm
maximum operating temperature 35 °C 35 °C
lowest potential operating temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 17.28772 cm³ 22.821376 cm³
is designed for kids
width of band 20 mm 20 mm

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic share several key design features, with differences in screen size, dimensions, and weight. The Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm has a 1.47″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 480 px, whereas the Classic model features a smaller 1.34″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 438 x 438 px. Both displays offer a pixel density of 327 ppi, and support an Always-On Display, but the Watch8 LTE 44mm has a slightly larger screen size and higher resolution. Both watches also feature IP68 water resistance, 5 ATM rating for water resistance, and a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.

In terms of physical dimensions, the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is lighter and thinner, weighing 34 g with a thickness of 8.6 mm. In contrast, the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic weighs 63.5 g and has a thicker profile at 10.6 mm. Both watches have the same height of 46 mm, but the Classic has a slightly wider body at 46.4 mm compared to the 43.7 mm of the 44mm model. The volume of the Classic is also greater, measuring 22.82 cm³, while the 44mm model's volume is 17.29 cm³.

Both models feature a replaceable watch band, with a band width of 20 mm. Neither model includes branded damage-resistant glass, but both have sapphire glass displays for added durability. Neither watch is specifically designed for kids, and both can operate in temperatures ranging from 0 °C to 35 °C. Lastly, both models feature touch screens, and their dimensions are consistent with each other in terms of having a display and touch functionality.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

Both the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic come equipped with a comprehensive suite of sensors designed to monitor various aspects of health and activity. Both models feature sensors for monitoring blood oxygenation levels, heart rate, GPS, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a compass, a barometer, and a gyroscope. These sensors are identical across both models, providing a consistent set of features for tracking fitness and environmental data.

Neither model includes a cadence sensor or the ability to monitor perspiration. These features are absent from both the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the LTE Classic, meaning there is no difference between the two in this regard.

In summary, when it comes to sensors, both the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are exactly the same, offering the same range of tracking capabilities for health and outdoor activities.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer nearly identical features for activity tracking. Both models track sleep, distance, steps taken, and pace, as well as provide sleep reports. They also automatically detect activities, include a route tracker, track elevation, and have exercise tagging and a stroke counter for swimming. Both watches also track calorie intake. The multi-sport mode is absent from both models, and neither is designed specifically for diving or golf.

In summary, there are no differences between the two models in terms of activity tracking features. Both the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer the same robust set of tracking capabilities.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+
SIM cards 1 eSIM 1 eSIM
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic share identical connectivity specifications. Both models are equipped with a cellular module, allowing for standalone functionality. Neither is compatible with iOS, but both are compatible with Android devices. They feature Bluetooth version 5.3, support Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 4, 802.11n), and have NFC for contactless payments or data exchange. Both models also include support for Galileo GPS, and each uses a single eSIM for connectivity. Additionally, neither watch supports ANT+ connectivity.

In summary, the connectivity features of the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are exactly the same, with no differences between the two products in this area.

Battery:
battery life 2 days 2 days
battery power 435 mAh 445 mAh
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are quite similar in terms of battery specifications. Both models offer a battery life of 2 days, and both feature a rechargeable battery. They also support wireless charging. However, there is a slight difference in battery power: the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm is equipped with a 435 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic has a slightly larger 445 mAh battery.

Neither watch has a solar power battery or a removable battery, which means both rely solely on the rechargeable battery for power.

In summary, while both models have comparable battery features, the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic has a marginally larger battery capacity than the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm.

Features:
release date July 2025 July 2025
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
RAM 2GB 2GB
internal storage 32GB 64GB
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are nearly identical in terms of features. Both models offer a comprehensive set of health and connectivity tools, including HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, resting heart rate tracking, and fast/slow heart rate notifications. They also share features such as readiness level display, phone answering capability, phone locating, call control, notifications, irregular heart rate warnings, ECG technology, silent alarm, vibrating alerts, fall detection, and a stopwatch. Both models support voice commands and have similar GPS acquisition speeds.

The only difference between the two models in this category is their internal storage. The Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm has 32GB of internal storage, while the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic has 64GB, offering double the storage capacity.

Both models also lack a smart alarm feature, and neither has a built-in camera remote control function. Other than the difference in storage, the feature sets of both watches are identical.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Supports routes
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Has food diary
Includes maps
Predicts start date
Supports widgets
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking
Tracks BMI

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer the same set of features in the App & Software category. Both watches provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and a free app. They also include an exercise diary, are ad-free, and feature coaching, temperature tracking, period notifications, route support, voice feedback, music playback, and a food diary. Additionally, both models include maps, predict start dates, support widgets, and can be personalized. Neither model has a barcode scanner on the app, and both track water intake, weight, and BMI.

In summary, both models are identical in terms of the software features they offer, with no differences between the two in this category.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
Has auto pause
Has passcode
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
Is compatible with Windows
has an external memory slot
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic have identical specifications in the Miscellaneous category. Both watches feature a battery level indicator, auto pause, and passcode functionality. They are compatible with smart scales and external heart rate monitors. Neither model is compatible with Windows or Mac OS X, and neither has an external memory slot or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

In summary, the Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer the same set of additional features in this category, with no differences between the two models.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 44mm and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic. Both models share features such as an OLED/AMOLED display, water resistance, and the ability to monitor blood oxygenation and heart rate. However, they differ in several key areas: the screen size is 1.47″ on the 44mm version and 1.34″ on the Classic, the weight is 34 g for the 44mm and 63.5 g for the Classic, and the battery power is 435 mAh on the 44mm and 445 mAh on the Classic. Additionally, the 44mm model has 32GB of internal storage, while the Classic offers 64GB.