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Samsung can't wait until Black Friday to make the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic a holiday steal

One of the best smartwatches out there is on sale at one of its greatest discounts yet.

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Nov 18, 2025, 1:04 PM

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If you want to impress your family and friends this Christmas with your sense of style and impeccable taste in wearable technology or put a big smile on the face of your better half with the most thoughtful gift... that won't break the bank, Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deal is definitely not to be missed.

The undeniably elegant, super-powerful, and remarkably versatile timepiece (with a rotating bezel) is currently marked down by a massive $100 in both Bluetooth-only and 4G LTE-enabled variants on its manufacturer's official US website.

$399 ⁹⁹

$499 ⁹⁹

$100 off (20%)

GPS, Bluetooth, 46mm Stainless Steel Case, Rotating Bezel, Cushion Design, Quick Button, 1.34-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 438 x 438 Pixel Resolution and Up to 3000 Nits Brightness, Wear OS with One UI 8, Energy Score, Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, Sleep Coaching, Running Coach, Fall Detection, High Stress Alert, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Body Composition, 445mAh Battery, 2GB RAM, 64GB Storage, Black and White Color Options

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$449 ⁹⁹

$549 ⁹⁹

$100 off (18%)

GPS, Bluetooth, 4G LTE, 46mm Stainless Steel Case, Rotating Bezel, Cushion Design, Quick Button, 1.34-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 438 x 438 Pixel Resolution and Up to 3000 Nits Brightness, Wear OS with One UI 8, Energy Score, Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, Sleep Coaching, Running Coach, Fall Detection, High Stress Alert, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Body Composition, 445mAh Battery, 2GB RAM, 64GB Storage, Black and White Color Options

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Amazon's super-early Black Friday 2025 smartwatch deals are an excellent money-saving alternative if you don't like the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

Believe it or not, this is actually not the biggest discount the Wear OS-based smartwatch has received in its relatively short time on the market, but because I know many of you tend to be hesitant about purchasing stuff from Woot (even in brand-new condition), you might be looking at your best money-saving opportunity on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic to date.

Unmatched by the likes of Amazon or Best Buy... at the moment, Samsung's unprecedented Galaxy Watch 8 Classic promotion (with no obligatory device trade-in) could remain unbeaten throughout the holiday season... or not. Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and trust in a deal's killer appeal even though it's not labeled as a Black Friday affair, and Black Friday 2025 is technically still more than a week away.

Despite a somewhat divisive cushion design, that's an objectively stylish accessory. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena

At $399.99 instead of $499.99 sans cellular connectivity and $449.99 (down from a $549.99 list price) with built-in 4G LTE support, this is clearly a very appealing smartwatch capable of monitoring everything from your heart rate (all the time) to things like ECG, blood pressure, blood oxygen, sleep quality, sleep apnea, skin temperature, vascular load, and antioxidant index.

Of course, the combination of a big and beautiful AMOLED touchscreen and the aforementioned rotating bezel is quite possibly the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's number one strength (especially at $100 off its regular prices), while the so-called "cushion" design borrowed from the rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra family might prove to be the biggest dealbreaker for fans of previous Classic editions. Still, I believe this is undoubtedly one of the best smartwatches you can buy this... Black Friday season, and whether or not better deals are around the corner, today's promotion is undeniably awesome.

Don't forget to browse our full Black Friday smartwatch deals guide for more holiday gift ideas on a budget.

$180

$360

$180 off (50%)

Mint Mobile is also offering an incredible bargain for those seeking unlimited data! The carrier's latest deal lets you grab any unlimited plan for just $15/mo, bringing the 12-month Unlimited plan to $180 instead of $360.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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