The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is likely to launch soon — which means now is the perfect time to score a discounted Samsung Galaxy Watch8

There are big discounts to be had on current-gen Samsung watches, most likely thanks to the annual release cycle.

Jun 23, 2026 0 0

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is likely to launch soon — which means now is the perfect time to score a discounted Samsung Galaxy Watch8

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is probably coming out later this summer. I have no confirmation of exactly what new features are going to be in the watch, but I can tell you that I wouldn't recommend getting it at launch, unless you're a Samsung power user.

In fact, it's probably the perfect excuse to get one of last year's watches in the Amazon Prime Day sales instead.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series (yes, it's always stylized without the space) is comprised of the mainline Samsung Galaxy Watch8, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025 edition). All of these watches are good, but the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 in particular was labelled "a triumph" when I reviewed it last year, as its slimmer, more comfortable profile and redesigned shape helped it cleave closer to the wrist.

Combine that with its AI-powered features and easy-to-navigate operating system, and it's a really, really good watch, earning 4.5 stars in our review. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic was similar, but the extra bulk on it took off half a star, despite the intuitive nature of its rotating bezel.

Why you shouldn't wait for the 9 series

Right now, I'm seeing a lot of great deals on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 series. In the US, you can get the Bluetooth-only Samsung Galaxy Watch8 discounted to £237.49 (was $379.99), a staggering 38% off. In the UK, the LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Watch8 can be found for just £299.99 (was £399.99) at Amazon, a 25% discount, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic with its rotating bezel is discounted to £337 (was £449).

All these deals are likely so good because of Samsung's annual release cycle. Samsung tends to hold its summer Unpacked event in July or August, at which it unveils its latest crop of phones, the best Samsung watches and other mobile devices. This means that Samsung stops selling its current-gen watches and they drop in price on third-party sites to incentivize people to buy, in order to clear away old stock.

Samsung's severe discounts in the Amazon Prime Day deals indicate that this is going to be the case again this year. We're likely to see the Galaxy Watch9 series rear its head sometime this summer, along with another watch such as the Samsung Galaxy Ultra 2.

However, I wouldn't wait for these watches at the expense of a great deal on the 8 series. The Galaxy Watch8 underwent a major redesign last year, indicating 9 is going to be an iterative generation with smaller design changes.

What's more, if you wait for the 9, you'll end up buying it at full price when it launches. Therefore, if it's only going to be a marginal improvement, you're better off buying a cheap Galaxy Watch8 than you are a more expensive 9.

Convinced? Check out the best Samsung watch deals of Prime Day right now.

Samsung Galaxy Watch US deals

A 4.5-star smartwatch with super-accurate health and activity tracking, as well as AI features. This larger 44mm version has a staggering 38% off, but the smaller 40mm versions start at $229.99 (was ~~$349.99~~).View Deal

Save an impressive 30% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic, with its rotating bezel that lets you scroll through the watch's options in an intuitive way, and resembles that of a classic dive watch. It comes in one size (large, 46mm) with either black and white strap options. View Deal

Samsung Galaxy Watch UK deals

Save 25% on both smaller and larger models with LTE enabled, which means you can add them to your phone's data plan and install an eSIM for phone-free data use using only your watch. Very handy. View Deal

Save a cool 33% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in all colorways, including the fetching Titanium Blue version introduced last year. While it's not the best choice for everyone, its power, longevity (up to 100 hours!) and rugged durability means it's well-made for adventurers and triathletes. Watch out, Garmin. View Deal