Will the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 drop on Black Friday 2026?
It fell by a third last year. Now replaced by the Watch9, expect another big cut.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
A big cut at Samsung, reported on 25 November.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a big drop
- The Watch9 went on sale in summer 2026, so last year's model must make room
- A third off in its first Black Friday shows how far Samsung will go
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. Last year's model, a new one on shelves and a big cut a year ago all point the same way. Just make sure the deal isn't on the Watch9 at a smaller discount.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Garmin vívoactive 6
Out since 2025
−17%Likely a moderate drop
Works with any phone and lasts far longer per charge.
Fitbit Versa 4
Out since 2022
−40%Likely a big drop
A simpler, lighter watch with strong sleep tracking. Fell 40% last year.
What this means: The Watch8 is the smartest of the three. The vívoactive 6 wins on battery; the Versa 4 on price.
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Questions people ask
Galaxy Watch8 or Watch9 on Black Friday?
If the Watch8 gets a deep cut and the Watch9 only a small one, the Watch8 is the better buy for most people. It runs the same apps.
How long does the Galaxy Watch8 battery last?
Samsung claims up to 40 hours with the always-on screen off. Plan on charging every day or two.
Does the Galaxy Watch8 work with an iPhone?
No, it needs an Android phone.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: 9to5Toys: Samsung Galaxy Watch Black Friday deals, Tom's Guide: Black Friday smartwatch deals (live), Samsung newsroom: Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 first look.