Samsung expanded its wearable lineup with the official launch of the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event held in New York on July 9. With a fresh design, improved battery life, upgraded internals, and deeper health tracking features, these smartwatches aim to redefine premium wristwear in 2025.

Key Highlights

New squircle design with sapphire glass protection

Exynos W1000 processor for faster performance and efficiency

One UI 8.0 Watch based on Wear OS 6

Super AMOLED displays with 327ppi and 3,000 nits brightness

Up to 64GB storage and 2GB RAM on Classic model

Advanced BioActive Sensor for deeper health insights

Up to 445mAh battery, MIL-STD-810H certified, IP68 rated

Available from ₹32,999 onwards in India

Refined Design & Display Options

The Galaxy Watch 8 lineup debuts a squircle-shaped case, blending classic curves with modern aesthetics. Samsung offers two sizes for the Watch 8—40mm and 44mm—while the Watch 8 Classic comes in a larger 46mm stainless steel case with a functional rotating bezel and a Sapphire glass coating.

Watch 8 40mm: 1.34-inch (438x438px), 30g

Watch 8 44mm: 1.47-inch (480x480px), 34g

Watch 8 Classic 46mm: 1.34-inch (438x438px), 63.5g

All models sport Super AMOLED panels, protected by Sapphire Crystal Glass, offering up to 3,000 nits brightness and 327ppi pixel density for crisp visuals, even under bright sunlight.

Powerful Performance with Exynos W1000

Under the hood, all variants are powered by the new Exynos W1000 chipset, built for enhanced responsiveness and smoother UI transitions. The Watch 8 series runs One UI 8.0 Watch, based on Wear OS 6, bringing a more fluid, customizable smartwatch experience.

Galaxy Watch 8 (all models): 2GB RAM + 32GB storage

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 2GB RAM + 64GB storage, plus a Quick Button for customizable access and smoother navigation

Galaxy Watch 8 Battery and Durability

Samsung has optimized the battery capacity across sizes:

Watch 8 40mm: 325mAh

Watch 8 44mm: 435mAh

Watch 8 Classic: 445mAh

The devices come with MIL-STD-810H certification, IP68 water/dust resistance, and a robust aluminum (Watch 8) or stainless steel (Classic) body. These features ensure the wearables are ready for both everyday tasks and rigorous fitness sessions.

Advanced Health & Wellness Tracking

Samsung continues to lead in health monitoring with its upgraded Samsung BioActive Sensor, combining:

Optical heart rate sensor

Electrical heart signal (ECG) sensor

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor

Additional sensors include:

Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor

Light and Temperature Sensor

3D Hall Sensor (Classic variant only)

Key health and fitness features:

Heart rate monitoring & ECG tracking

Sleep analysis with AGES Index

Stress and body composition monitoring

Blood pressure tracking

Fall detection, Call Emergency, and Body Composition Score

Pricing and Availability

Samsung has positioned the Galaxy Watch 8 series across various price points:

Galaxy Watch 8 (Aluminum Build):

40mm Bluetooth: ₹32,999

40mm LTE: ₹36,999

44mm Bluetooth: ₹35,999

44mm LTE: ₹39,999

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (Stainless Steel Build):

46mm Bluetooth: ₹46,999

46mm LTE: ₹50,999

Color options:

Watch 8: Graphite, Silver

Watch 8 Classic: Black, White

Pre-orders are live now, with sales starting July 25 in India and select global markets.

Conclusion

The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic represent Samsung’s most refined smartwatch lineup yet, bringing together premium materials, a new performance chipset, One UI 8.0, and extensive health features. Whether you prefer the sleek, minimalist design of the Watch 8 or the classic rotating bezel of the Watch 8 Classic, Samsung now offers more compelling options than ever in the premium smartwatch space.