Samsung's powerful new Galaxy Watch 9 is even harder to turn down at this sweet new discount

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Sep 14, 2026, 3:30 AM

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If you don't mind the somewhat unusual shape, the Galaxy Watch 9 looks pretty good. | Image by PhoneArena

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The Galaxy Watch 9 proves that you don't need to reinvent the wheel (or the somewhat divisive "squircle" design) to deliver upgrades that matter and that should boost the struggling sales of Samsung's smartwatch division, especially after last week's announcement of a decidedly underwhelming Apple Watch Series 12 and last month's release of a totally disappointing Pixel Watch 5.

But you know what would go nicely with the massive raw power improvement and solid battery life enhancement of the Galaxy Watch 8's sequel to make it an even smarter buy right now? That's right, a nice little discount. And this time, we're not talking about a gift card or a price cut reliant on an obligatory device trade-in.

If you can afford it, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is clearly a better product, as well as a similarly smart buy at its biggest discount to date.

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$60 off (16%)

As one of the world's first smartwatches to use Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, the Galaxy Watch 9 is guaranteed to impress you with both its raw power and battery life, especially in comparison to last year's Galaxy Watch 8. At a $60 discount (no trade-in needed) and with $50 Samsung Store credit included, the new Wear OS powerhouse is extremely hard to resist for a lot of Android phone users right now.

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Instead, you can finally slash 60 bucks off the list prices of all Galaxy Watch 9 variants without jumping through any hoops, and on top of that, you'll also still get $50 instant Samsung Store credit to use on a second item of your choice in the same shopping session.

That's a combined savings of $110, which is something Apple Watch Series 12 buyers probably need to wait a few more months to get. And despite costing a little more than its predecessor at launch, the Galaxy Watch 9 was still cheaper than its main new Apple-made rival, typically setting you back $379.99 in an entry-level 40mm variant sans cellular connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 on a user&#039;s wrist

The Galaxy Watch 9 is even more fashionable when it's actually worn. | Image by PhoneArena

At $319.99, the Snapdragon Wear Elite powerhouse is now a whopping $80 cheaper than the cheapest Pixel Watch 5 model, which disappointingly packs an outdated Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor.

With up to 30 hours of (promised) battery life between charges, a beautiful 3000 nits brightness-equipped Super AMOLED touchscreen, and practically all the reliable and sophisticated health monitoring tools you could ever need, the Galaxy Watch 9 is... probably not the best smartwatch an Android phone user can buy right now, but it's a lot more affordable than the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (at its own new discount), so it's definitely worth considering if you're on a relatively tight budget.

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$120 off (57%)

Mint Mobile is now allowing you to get whichever plan you like for either three, six, or 12 months for just $15/mo. If you go for the six-month unlimited service, for instance, you'll now have to pay just $90 upfront instead of $210.

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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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