The best Wear OS smartwatch is even better when it's half...

The best Wear OS smartwatch is even better when it's half off samsung-galaxy-watch-8-holding

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

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While there are many brands making Wear OS smartwatches these days, Samsung usually sits somewhere at the top, making some of the best options available. The Galaxy Watch 8 delivers a bold new design, but for the most part, it was a pretty solid offering. I mean, we liked it so much that it now sits at the top of our list when it comes to the top smartwatches out right now.

So if we had to recommend one, the Galaxy Watch 8 would definitely be it for most people. Of course, investing big bucks in a new connected accessory isn't something most people want to do, especially if it's your first time buying a wearable. Which is why certain deals can help when looking to make a purchase.

This is where Google Fi comes in

Carrier deals are usually where you're going to find the best prices on any type of connected hardware. For the moment, Google Fi is offering $200 off the Galaxy Watch 8, knocking half off for the holiday season. Naturally, there is some commitment involved here, requiring those that are interested to subscribe to Google Fi service.

How do you get the $200 discount?

Knowing all the above and if you're still interested, you'll need to sign up for a qualifying line of service and stick with it for at least 120 days in order to qualify for the discount. You will get the discount on the watch the moment you purchase it. But if you don't manage to fulfill all the terms, Google will charge you the full price.

Those that are current subscribers to Google Fi can also get in on this deal. It's pretty much the same process as a new subscriber, and you'll be required to activate this product with an existing line and keep it for at least 120 days. The discount will instantly apply the moment you make your purchase. So be sure to check if the discount is there before you make your purchase.

Is the Galaxy Watch 8 any good?

I mean, we think so. As stated before, there are a lot of different smartwatches that come out each year and Samsung has managed to stay at the top of this list year after year because it delivers a good product. The Galaxy Watch 8 features a sleek design, and also packs all the hardware you want on a smartwatch.

It features health and fitness tracking, along with Wear OS, which will provide you access to the best wearable apps out there. Samsung also promises to keep the updates coming, providing up to four years of OS updates. That's important because it will keep the watch fresh for years to come. It also means that potentially it will get new features as well.

So grab it if you've been thinking about a new smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch 8 from Google Fi will keep you connected, with calls and messages straight to your wrist. You don't even have to have your phone with you because it can use LTE to stay connected.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $200 $400 Save $200 Case size 40mm/44mm Display 1.3-inch/1.5-inch Super AMOLED Display resolution 438 x 438 CPU Exynos W1000 RAM 2GB

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 includes new health and wellness features along with AI-enhanced features and more intuitive customization options.

Storage 32GB Battery 325mAh/435mAh Bluetooth 5.3 Software One UI 8 Watch/Wear OS 6 Dimensions 42.7 x 40.4 x 8.6mm/46.0 x 43.7 x 8.6mm Weight 30g/34g Colors Graphite/Silver Price $350/$380 ATM Rating 30ATM Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Infrared Temperature Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor $200 at Google Fi Expand Collapse

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