Samsung’s New Galaxy Watch 9 Is Already $50 Off (and Comes With a $50 Amazon Gift Card)

Pradershika Sharma Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer ExperiencePradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India. Read Full Bio and August 13, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon Table of Contents Samsung announced a ton of new products at its July Unpacked event, and among them is the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch 9. Amazon currently has the 40mm model for $379.99 and the 44mm version for $409.99, down from $429.99 and $459.99, respectively, with a $50 Amazon gift card included with either size, adding a little more value to the deal. The cellular versions are discounted as well, with the 40mm down to $429.99 from $479.99 and the 44mm down to $459.99 from $509.99—these are a better fit if you often leave your phone behind on runs, walks, or quick errands, since they can handle calls, messages, music streaming, and other connected features over a mobile network without your phone nearby. The Galaxy Watch 9 has a slimmer 8.6mm case and an AMOLED screen that reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It’s powered by the updated Qualcomm SW6100 chip for better CPU and GPU performance, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has an IP68 rating and can withstand depths of up to 50 meters of water, plus military durability testing that makes it more rugged than before. It also adds new AI-powered wellness features, including Vitals, Fitness Index, and an updated Running Coach, as well as the ability to start listening for instructions as soon as you raise your wrist to talk, no wake word required. What do you think so far? Updates include a fitness feature that claims to measure flexibility and added durability for water sports like scuba diving. Battery life is improved, too: The 40mm model has a 390mAh battery and is rated for up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled, while the 44mm model has a 445mAh battery. That is an increase from the Galaxy Watch 8’s 325mAh and 435mAh batteries, respectively. All said, it is not a must-have upgrade for Galaxy Watch 8 owners, but its slimmer design, brighter display, newer processor, larger batteries, and expanded health and fitness tools are all noteworthy improvements. Our Best Editor-Vetted Tech Deals Right Now Deals are selected by our commerce team Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.