The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 was released during the summer of 2024, offering new features and improvements over previous models. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has seen a significant price drop, particularly on Amazon, where it has been sold at a discount for several weeks. During the French Days promotional event, the watch was offered at a 43% discount. Originally priced at 529.99 euros, it is now available for 299.99 euros. This makes the Watch 8 Classic a more affordable option for those looking for a high-performance smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic features a bright screen with a peak brightness of 3000 cd/m², comparable to the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Ultra. It includes a wide range of compatible apps and an intuitive interface powered by One UI 8 Watch, making it easy to navigate. The watch has two buttons that allow users to access their installed apps or launch Gemini, Samsung's AI assistant. It is compatible with various Android smartphones but is designed to work best with Samsung devices, offering full feature support. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic includes numerous health sensors, such as a sleep coach that analyzes sleep patterns and a running coach that suggests suitable workouts based on a VMA (maximal aerobic speed) test. It comes with a black silicone strap only, and a white strap is available for an additional 30 euros. The screen size is 1.34 inches, which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy Watch 9. However, it does not achieve the two-day battery life of the newer Galaxy Watch 9 model. Samsung is evolving its design with the Galaxy Watch 8, moving away from a universal strap attachment system to a new, proprietary one. This change may affect compatibility with third-party accessories. Meanwhile, the French Days 2026 event is returning for a second year, offering special back-to-school deals that will run until September 14th. This event could provide additional opportunities for consumers to take advantage of discounts on smartwatches and other tech products.