Galaxy Watch 8 owners in South Korea can install One UI 9 Watch now
Outside South Korea you'll have to keep checking, because Samsung hasn't said when your country gets it. Older watches come later.

Ask about the Galaxy Watch 9
Released Guide updated
On a Samsung phone, the Watch 9 is comfortable and packed with health features, and the screen looks great outside. But the battery is the weak link, so only buy it if you're fine charging every day.


Release dates
Shows the latest 3 of 10 models. The first one shipped in 2018.
| Generation | On sale | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | Jul 24, 2024 | 348 days since Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Jul 25, 2025 | 366 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 | Aug 7, 2026 | 378 days |
Shows the latest 3 of 10 models. The first one shipped in 2018.
| Generation | On sale | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 | Aug 7, 2026 | 378 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Jul 25, 2025 | 366 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | Jul 24, 2024 | 348 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 | Aug 11, 2023 | 350 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 | Aug 26, 2022 | 364 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 | Aug 27, 2021 | 386 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Aug 6, 2020 | Parallel tier, 314 days after Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 | Sep 27, 2019 | Parallel tier, 203 days after Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Mar 8, 2019 | Budget sibling |
Comparison
Compare watchesGoogle Health Premium costs $9.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $360.
A personalized health coach, plus the fuller sleep and readiness analysis and the workout and mindfulness libraries.
DeviceOptional subscription
As each company quotes it. Not every company says whether its figure includes the band.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
Reviewers prefer its running and training.
Reviewers prefer its battery life.
Built tougher: 10 ATM, against 5 ATM here.
Quick answers
All questionsReveal to on sale
The gap has ranged from 1 days (Samsung Galaxy Watch 3) to 53 days (Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2).
CURRENT MODELSamsung Galaxy Watch 9
PREVIOUS MODELSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Returns
Warranty
Covered
Not covered
Good to know
Here is what you get when you open it. No travel power adapter.
Galaxy Watch9 watch
Charging cable
Travel power adapterNot in the boxFrom Samsung Ireland Official Shop. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
Outside South Korea you'll have to keep checking, because Samsung hasn't said when your country gets it. Older watches come later.
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