What Phones is Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Compatible With?
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic works with any Android phone running Android 12 or higher with at least 1.5GB RAM. iPhones are not compatible.
Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 or higher |
| RAM | 1.5GB minimum |
| Google Services | Required |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 or higher |
Compatible Phone Brands
The Classic works with all major Android manufacturers:
- Samsung Galaxy (full feature access)
- Google Pixel
- OnePlus
- Xiaomi/Redmi
- Motorola
- Sony Xperia
Samsung Galaxy Exclusive Features
Pairing with a Samsung Galaxy phone unlocks additional features:
- ECG Monitoring: Heart rhythm analysis
- Blood Pressure Tracking: Continuous BP monitoring
- Camera Remote: Control phone camera from wrist
- Enhanced Samsung Pay: Full payment features
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Phone | Other Android |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Rate | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sleep Tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS/Workouts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Pay | ✅ | ✅ |
| ECG | ✅ | ❌ |
| Blood Pressure | ✅ | ❌ |
| Body Composition | ✅ Full | Limited |
iPhone Compatibility
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is not compatible with iPhones. Wear OS requires Android integration that iOS doesn't allow.
Required Apps
- Galaxy Wearable: Connection and management
- Samsung Health: Health features
- Google Account: For Wear OS and Play Store
Same Compatibility as Standard Model
The Classic has identical phone compatibility to the standard Galaxy Watch 8. Premium materials and rotating bezel don't affect which phones work.
See Also: How to Connect Galaxy Watch 8 Classic|Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specifications|Galaxy Watch 8 vs 8 Classic