Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs Watch 8 vs Watch 7

The watch case of the Watch 9 is minimalist and thin. Thanks to that thin design, the watch fits around the wrist snugly and the readings are more accurate. The screen has thin bezels and is very bright with 3000 nits. That's a 2000-nit difference with the Watch 7. That way, the Watch 8 is easier to read in the bright sun.

There's no difference in the design of the Watch 9 and 8. The smartwatch is just as large and thin, for example, and weighs the same. The screen is round as well, and the watch case is square with rounded corners. The Watch 8 and 9 are smaller, but have a larger screen than the Watch 7 thanks to the thin bezels.

The Watch 7 has a fully round watch case. This makes it look like a regular watch. The watch case is a bit larger and thicker compared to the Watch 9 and 8. The screen has a 2000-nit brightness, so the screen can be harder to read on a very sunny day.

The Samsung Watch 9 has the latest chip. That's why the watch is superfast. Apps open quickly and the synchronization with your smartphone is smooth. Thanks to the new 'Raise to Talk' function, you only have to lift your wrist and talk to activate your AI assistant. With 'Vitals', you can see how you're feeling at a glance. That way, you know if you need to take a break or do something active, for example.

The speed of the Watch 8 is comparable to the Watch 9. This watch has a fast chip that'll last a long time. You can also use AI assistant Gemini with it. Only, there's no 'Raise to Talk' on it. This means you have to say 'Hey Google' or press a button. You get tips on how to improve your lifestyle and sleep, for example, but it doesn't go as deep as the Watch 9.

The Watch 7 has a chip from 2024, so it's a bit older. The watch will last a few more years for sure, but the latest functions don't work on it anymore. For example, AI assistant Gemini is not available, and insights into your health are less extensive.

For the Watch 9, you can choose from 3 different colors: black, silver, and white. The 40mm version comes in black with a black strap and white with a cream strap. With the 44mm version, you can choose between a black watch case with a black strap and a silver watch case with a green strap.

The Watch 8 is comparable to the color options of the Watch 9. For both the 40 and 44mm version, you can choose between a dark gray watch case with a black strap and a silver watch case with a cream-colored strap.

The colors of the Watch 7 are different from the Watch 8 and 9. For the 40 and 44mm models, there's a silver version with orange accents and a gray watch strap, and a dark gray watch case with orange accents and a green strap.