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Should you upgrade from Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 to Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
Answer worked out Oct. 10, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.
The answer for an owner of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
NO RUSHNo need to rush.
$259.99 at Target is $40 above its lowest price in the last 90 days.
iPhone: Does not workAndroid: Works with a limit
- Best price today
- $259.99Target. Price checked Oct. 10, 2026
- Lowest in 90 days
- $219.99$40 above it today. Seen Oct. 7, 2026
- Launch price
- $349.99$90 under it today
Newer model: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is already out (since Aug. 7, 2026). Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?
What changed from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Of the changes listed here, 3 are improvements.
- Confirmed 40 mm battery capacity: improved, 300 mAh to 325 mAh.Source: news.samsung.com
- Confirmed peak brightness: improved, 2,000 nits to 3,000 nits.Source: news.samsung.com
- Confirmed Antioxidant Index: added, Not listed for Watch7 to Antioxidant Index added.Source: news.samsung.com
Buy it if
- You use an Android phone: it works with Android, with a limit.
Hold off if
- You want the newest model: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is already out.
- You use an iPhone: it does not work with iPhone.
Why, with sources
- Confirmed Timing: Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is already out (Aug 7, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
- Our read Price: The price is interesting, but nothing makes today the day to buy. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $219.99 (Oct 7, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
- Confirmed What changed: Compared with Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has 6 meaningful improvements (in battery, display and health).Source: news.samsung.com