# What phones are compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

> Expert answer about Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 smartphone requirements

*Published: 2026-03-27 | Updated: 2026-03-27 | Source: https://shopsavvy.com/answers/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-phone-compatibility-requirements*

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## Product: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
**Brand:** Samsung
[Compare prices and price history on ShopSavvy](https://shopsavvy.com/products/samsung-galaxy-watch-8)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 works with most Android phones running Android 12 or higher. However, certain health features require a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

## Basic Requirements

- **Android 12+** operating system
- **1.5GB RAM** minimum
- **Google Mobile Services** support
- **Bluetooth 5.0** or newer
- **2GB free storage** for apps
- **Google account** (required)

## Compatible Phone Brands

- Samsung Galaxy (full feature access)
- Google Pixel
- OnePlus
- Xiaomi / OPPO / Realme
- Motorola
- Sony
- Most other Android manufacturers

## Samsung-Exclusive Features

These health features require a Samsung phone:

| Feature | Samsung | Other Android |
|---------|---------|---------------|
| ECG | ✓ | ✗ |
| Blood pressure | ✓ | ✗ |
| Irregular heart rhythm | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sleep apnea detection | ✓ | ✗ |

Standard features—notifications, fitness tracking, Gemini AI, GPS, payments—work with all compatible Android phones.

## Known Issues

**Pixel 10 pairing problems**: Enable Airplane mode, manually turn on Bluetooth, then attempt pairing. Update Google Play Services if issues persist.

## Not Compatible

- iPhones (iOS not supported)
- Android 11 or earlier
- Phones without Google Mobile Services (some Huawei models)

## Best Experience

For complete feature access including ECG and blood pressure monitoring, pair with a [Samsung Galaxy phone](https://shopsavvy.com/search?q=samsung+galaxy+phone) running One UI 6.0 or later.

## Last Seen Prices

*Each price is the last one ShopSavvy observed, on 2026-06-17; it may have changed since.*

| Retailer | Price | Availability | Last seen |
|----------|-------|-------------|-----------|
| [Amazon](https://shopsavvy.com/api/redirect/products/5212b403-42d9-3b25-dfd1-32d669a0caaf/offers/a8f849e4-c36a-7cca-7b5a-d66427674f47?source=shopsavvy&medium=article-answer) | $289.99  | In Stock | 2026-06-17 (may have changed) |

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