Galaxy Watch 9 drops to $319, but not on Amazon during Prime Day

The Galaxy Watch 9, Samsung's newest smartwatch model, is currently available for $319 on Samsung's official online store, down from the original $409 price tag, during a promotional deal. The 44mm variant is also discounted to $349, a $60 reduction from its previous price. This deal is exclusive to Samsung's store and not present on Amazon, where the Galaxy Watch 9 remains priced at $379 for the 40mm edition.

Samsung has not offered any discounts on the smartwatch on Amazon during Prime Day. The Galaxy Watch 9 includes advanced features such as improved health tracking, One UI 9 for the smartwatch, and better performance. It also introduces Gemini raise-to-talk, a feature exclusive to the Pixel Watch series. Furthermore, Samsung offers a flat $60 discount on both the 40mm and 44mm versions during its current promotion.

Trading in a Galaxy Watch 8 can provide an additional $150 discount on the Galaxy Watch 9. The Galaxy Watch 9 comes with a five-year software update guarantee, a first for Samsung's smartwatches. While the deal's duration is uncertain, it currently presents a better option compared to any Galaxy Watch 9 deals available on Amazon. For those interested in the previous model, the Galaxy Watch 8 can be found on Amazon for $219.