{
  "id": 12403447,
  "title": "Galaxy Watch 9 drops to $319, but not on Amazon during Prime Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/galaxy-watch-9-drops-to-319-but-not-on-amazon-during-prime-day",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:49:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/06/galaxy-watch-9-drops-to-319-but-not-on-amazon-during-prime-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Galaxy Watch 9, Samsung’s newest model, is currently $60 off while most shoppers rush to Amazon to snatch up Prime Day deals. This might be a better option. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}