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Samsung Galaxy Watch9 vs Galaxy Watch8: price in Nepal and specs
The Galaxy Watch8 costs Rs. 4,500 less to start. For the extra, the Galaxy Watch9 gives you a higher battery life. The Galaxy Watch8 has a lighter body. The Galaxy Watch9 is the newer model (2026). If those matter to you, the Galaxy Watch9 is worth it; if not, the Galaxy Watch8 is the better value.
Prices checked 3 October 2026, including 13% VAT.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Galaxy Watch9 | Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Nepal (from) | Rs. 66,499 | Rs. 61,999 |
| Type | Watch | Watch |
| Display | 1.5″ AMOLED | 1.47″ Super AMOLED |
| Battery life | 2 days (better) | 1.5 days |
| LTE option | No | No |
| Water resistance | 5ATM + IP68 | 5ATM + IP68 |
| Weight | 31.5 g | 30 g (better) |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Bold marks the better figure where higher or lower is clearly better.
Key differences
- Display: 1.5″ AMOLED on the Galaxy Watch9, 1.47″ Super AMOLED on the Galaxy Watch8.
- Battery life: Galaxy Watch9 (2 days) over Galaxy Watch8 (1.5 days).
- Weight: Galaxy Watch8 (30 g) over Galaxy Watch9 (31.5 g).
About each model
Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Health-focused smartwatch with a 3,000-nit screen.
The 2026 Galaxy Watch, for Galaxy phone owners who want sleep, heart and fitness tracking on a bright screen. It adds hearing protection alerts and a Fitness Index, and LTE models work without the phone.
- 3,000 nits peak brightness
- Wear Elite 3 nm processor
- 445 mAh battery (44 mm)
- 5ATM ip68, mil-std-810h
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Slim 2025 Galaxy Watch at a festive price.
Last year's main Galaxy Watch, for buyers who want reliable sleep, heart and workout tracking for less. It is 8.6 mm thin and comes in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes.
- 3,000 nits super amoled
- Antioxidant Index health tracking
- 8.6 mm thin case
- 5ATM ip68, mil-std-810h
Every version and price
Samsung Galaxy Watch9
- 40 mm BluetoothRs. 66,499
- 44 mm BluetoothRs. 71,499
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
- 40 mm BluetoothRs. 61,999
- 44 mm BluetoothRs. 66,999
Questions and answers
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Galaxy Watch9 or the Galaxy Watch8?
The Galaxy Watch8, at Rs. 61,999 against Rs. 66,499 for the Galaxy Watch9: Rs. 4,500 less. Prices include 13% VAT.
When were these prices checked?
On 3 October 2026, at Samsung's authorised sellers in Nepal.