Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 review: Light, slim and full of features

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 blends powerful health tracking, smart features and a vibrant AMOLED display into an ultra-light design.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is slimmer and lighter than its predecessors. Pictures: Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has been on my wrist for the past few weeks, giving me a real sense of what this smartwatch offers beyond the spec sheet. It brings a sleek and lightweight design, powerful health-tracking features, and a vibrant AMOLED display, but it is not without its compromises.

Design and build