The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series was officially unveiled at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, and will be generally available starting July 25, 2025.
Here’s a breakdown of the key information about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8:
Models:
The Galaxy Watch 8 series includes:
* Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (standard model)
* Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (features a rotating bezel)
* Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) (a refresh of the previous Ultra model)
Key Features:
* Design:
  * Thinner and lighter: The Galaxy Watch 8 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest smartwatch to date, thanks to a redesigned internal structure.
  * Cushion shape: The new “cushion” design, introduced with the previous Galaxy Watch Ultra, is now standard across the Watch 8 series, offering a more natural fit and improved sensor accuracy.
  * Brighter Display: Super AMOLED displays with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness for better outdoor visibility.
  * Durability: 5ATM + IP68 water and dust resistance, along with MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability.
  * Rotating Bezel: The physical rotating bezel makes a return on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
* Performance:
  * Processor: Powered by a new 3nm Exynos W1000 5-core chipset, promising significant performance upgrades.
  * Memory & Storage: 2GB of RAM. The Watch 8 has 32GB of internal storage, while the Watch 8 Classic and Watch Ultra have 64GB.
  * Operating System: Runs on Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 6) with Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch interface.
* AI Integration:
  * Google Gemini AI: The Galaxy Watch 8 series is the first smartwatch to ship with Google’s Gemini AI assistant built-in, allowing for voice commands to manage tasks, find places, or start workouts using natural language.
* Health and Fitness Tracking:
  * Comprehensive Sensors: Includes Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor. The Classic model also includes a 3D Hall sensor.
  * New Health Features:
    * Antioxidant Index: Measures the level of carotenoids (a beneficial antioxidant) using your thumb to indicate overall health.
    * Cardiovascular Load: Provides insights into your cardiovascular health.
    * Running Coach: Offers 160 different running plans.
    * Sleep Apnea Detection: Helps identify potential sleep apnea issues.
    * Advanced sleep analysis, heart rate monitoring, ECG tracking, stress monitoring, and body composition analysis are also present.
  * AI-powered Energy Score: Offers a daily snapshot of physical and mental energy.
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