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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is a great Android-based smartwatch that combines health and fitness features with smartphone connectivity. And right now at T-Mobile, you can get one for free when you add a new Watch Plan Plus line to your mobile plan. Prefer iOS? Apple users can save $300 Apple Watch Series 11 with a new Watch Plan Plus line.
Also: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review
As is often the case with these “free” device deals through a carrier, there’s a stipulation: You’ll pay for the watch up front, but you’ll get the $400 price back over 24 months in bill credits when you add a line to an eligible Watch Plus plan. You’ll also have to pay a $35 device connection fee.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 features a 40mm sapphire crystal face for exceptional clarity and durability, while the 1.34-inch display gives you cleaner text and icons. The upgraded battery gives you nearly three hours of talk and text time, but you can get about three days of standby time.
Also: Apple Watch Series 11 review
Samsung also integrated its personal AI assistant into the watch for personalized search and multimedia options, composing texts or taking quick voice notes. You’ll also get comprehensive health and fitness tracking with comprehensive sleep reports, training logs and sport-specific training guides to help you reach your goals. With 32GB of built-in storage, you’ll have plenty of room for your favorite apps, and gesture input support gives you complete hands-free control over your smartwatch for better multitasking while exercising or during your workday.
To take advantage of this offer, new and existing T-Mobile customers must add a new Watch Plan Plus line to their mobile plan. The T-Mobile website will automatically apply the discount to your Galaxy Watch 8 or Apple Watch Series 11 when you add it to your cart and upgrade your plan.
How I rated this deal
Getting a free Galaxy Watch 8 with your cellular plan is a good deal, as is the $300 discount on the Apple Watch 11 for iOS users. Both offer more ways to keep in touch with family and friends when your phone isn’t around, as well as a bunch of health tracking features like sleep tracking and heart monitoring. That’s why I gave this deal a 5/5 editor rating.
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