Samsung has finally revealed its newest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 series. They are all about making things better. The new series draws many design cues from the Ultra and incorporates a few key software updates along the way. There are slimmer casings, better screens, and more storage options available for everyone, along with the usual health updates, some pleasant design changes, and, yes, Gemini AI. The series comprises the regular Galaxy Watch 8 and the Watch 8 Classic, which has a revolving bezel that fans love.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8:
The new Galaxy Watch8 will arrive in two variants, one with a 40mm diameter and the other with a 44mm diameter. The new Galaxy Watch8 40mm sports a 1.34-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 438 x 438p & Sapphire glass on top. The 44mm sports the larger 1.47-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x480p along with Sapphire glass on top. The device is made out of Aluminium and gives you a premium feel.
The Galaxy Watch8 is powered by the same Exynos W100 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The device also gets military-grade MIL-STD 810H and IP68 rated making it dust and water-resistant. It is completely waterproof up to 5ATM.
The Galaxy Watch8 also features improved sleep measurement, which provides more accurate sleep tracking than its predecessor. Â The device runs on WearOS, powered by Samsung. The connectivity options include 4G, NFC, Wifi, and Bluetooth 5.3 support. It also features BioActive sensors for measuring temperature and heart rate.
The 40mm packs 325mAh whereas the 44mm has a 435mAh battery. The Galaxy Watch8 comes in three colours: Grey, Cream & Silver.
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic:
The new Galaxy Watch8 Classic will arrive in one with a 46mm diameter. The new Galaxy Watch8 Classic features a 1.34-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 438 x 438 pixels and Sapphire glass protection on top. The device is made out of Aluminium and gives you a premium feel.
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic is powered by the same Exynos W100 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The device is also MIL-STD-810H and IP68 rated, making it resistant to dust and water. It is completely waterproof up to 5ATM.
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic also features enhanced sleep measurement, providing more accurate sleep tracking than its predecessor. Â The device runs on WearOS, powered by Samsung. The connectivity options include 4G, NFC, Wifi, and Bluetooth 5.3 support. It also features BioActive sensors for measuring temperature and heart rate.
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic packs a 445mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025):
The new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) will arrive in a single variant one with a 47mm. The new Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm sports the larger 1.47-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x480p, along with Sapphire glass on top. The device is made out of a Titanium case.
The same Exynos W1000 SoC powers the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), coupled with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device is also MIL-STD 810H and IP68 rated making it dust and water-resistant. It is completely waterproof up to 10ATM.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) also features ECG support, a Heart Rate monitor, a Pedometer, a SpO2 level monitor, and a calorie counter. The device runs on WearOS, powered by Samsung. It also introduces advanced features like an 86dB emergency siren.
The device packs a 590mAh battery with 15W fast charge support. The Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in three colours: Titanium Grey, Titanium Silver and Titanium White.
The connectivity options include 4G, NFC, Wifi, and Bluetooth 5.3 support.
In addition to total sleep time, sleep cycle, awake time, and physical and mental recovery, the Galaxy Watch8 series analyses Sleep Score Factors. Each morning, users receive personalised Sleep Messages, developed in collaboration with the National Sleep Foundation.
One UI 8 Watch:
Samsung’s software experience is mainly built on One UI 8 Watch, which is based on Wear OS 6. It has a new look and several beneficial changes. The new “Now Bar” is the best new feature. It speeds up multitasking and makes the watch face a more useful control centre. The new design also adds a “Featured apps” section, allowing you to access your most-used tools faster, and “multi-info” tiles that enable you to stack widgets, ultimately reducing the need for excessive side swiping.
This year, a lot is going on in the world of monitoring as well. Sleep coaching has been updated with personalised bedtime suggestions and sleep-based heart monitoring, which starts after you log three nights of baseline data. Samsung has also introduced a new “antioxidant index” to help people choose healthier foods.
Samsung has once again put off the subscription trend (for now, at least) by adding more innovative and yet free-running coach tools to the Samsung Health app. A running coach may provide you with tailored training advice, help you keep track of your progress, and give you feedback in real time. Samsung states that Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is “built-in” to the Watch 8. It’s unclear yet whether that means real intelligence on the watch or just improved phone integration.
Pricing:
Galaxy Watch8 Bluetooth models, starting at 40mm, cost Rs.32,900/- in India, whereas the 44mm models cost Rs.35,999/-. The 4G model 40mm cost Rs.36,999/- and 44mm at Rs.39,999/-. The Watch8 Classic Bluetooth variant cost Rs.46,999/- and 4G variant at Rs.50,999/-.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) will set you back with a price tag of Rs.59,999/-.
