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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series Full Specs and Prices Leaked Ahead of Launch
Samsung is getting ready to reveal its latest devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. Along with the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7, the company will also launch the new Galaxy Watch8 series, which includes the Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025).
New Designs and Features
Last month, all three smartwatch models appeared online, showing a new squircle-shaped design that was first introduced in last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra. Now, full specifications and European pricing have leaked ahead of the launch.
Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic
While both watches look similar, they differ in materials and design. The Watch8 Classic features Samsung’s iconic rotating dial and comes only in a 46mm size, while the regular Watch8 will be available in 40mm and 44mm sizes.
Key Specifications:
- Displays:
- Watch8 (40mm): 1.34″ sAMOLED, 438×438 pixels
- Watch8 (44mm): 1.47″ sAMOLED, 480×480 pixels
- Watch8 Classic (46mm): 1.34″ sAMOLED, 438×438 pixels
- All models: 3000 nits peak brightness
- Chipset: 3nm Exynos W1000 (5-core)
- RAM/Storage: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage
- Software: One UI 8.0 Watch
- Sensors: Heart rate (PPG), ECG, body composition (BIA), gyroscope, light sensor, altimeter, and geomagnetic sensor
- Materials:
- Watch8: Aluminum Armor with Sapphire Glass
- Watch8 Classic: Stainless Steel with Sapphire Glass
- Battery:
- Watch8: 325 mAh (40mm), 435 mAh (44mm)
- Watch8 Classic: 445 mAh
Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
The new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) mostly keeps the same design as its predecessor but introduces a fresh blue bezel and strap. It’s built for active users, using Titanium with Sapphire Glass and comes with an Extreme Sport Strap.
Key Specifications:
- 1.47″ sAMOLED display, 480×480 pixels, 3000 nits brightness
- Chipset: 3nm Exynos W1000
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage: 64 GB
- Software: One UI 8.0 Watch
- Battery: 590 mAh
- Weight: 60.5 g
- All core sensors included, same as the other models
Expected Prices for Galaxy Watch8 Series and Watch Ultra (2025)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 40 mm – Bluetooth – €379.99 (USD 447 / Rs. 38,195 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 40 mm – Bluetooth + 4G- €429.99 (USD 506 / Rs. 43,220 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 44 mm – Bluetooth – €409.99 (USD 482 / Rs. 41,210 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 – 44 mm – Bluetooth + 4G- €459.99 (USD 541 / Rs. 46,235 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic- 46mm – Bluetooth – €529.99 (USD 624 / Rs. 53,270 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic – 46 mm – Bluetooth + 4G – €579.99 (USD 683 / Rs. 58,295 approx.)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic – 47 mm – Bluetooth + 4G – €699.99 (USD 824 / Rs. 70,360 approx.)
How to Watch the Galaxy Unpacked Event
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event will be streamed live on July 9 at 10 a.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. IST on the Samsung YouTube channel and official website.
Samsung is getting ready to launch three new tablets- the premium Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra, and the budget-friendly Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has now appeared in the Bluetooth SIG database, confirming it has received official certification. This is a key step before launch and suggests the tablet could be announced very soon.
According to rumors, Samsung might unveil the Tab S10 Lite as early as next month.
What to Expect from Galaxy Tab S10 Lite:
- Processor: Exynos 1380 SoC
- RAM: 6GB
- Battery: 8,000 mAh with 45W fast charging support
- Stylus and Accessories: Will support the S Pen and a keyboard
- Software: Expected to run Android 15 with One UI 7
The Tab S10 Lite is shaping up to be a solid mid-range tablet with a large battery and stylus support making it a good choice for students professionals and casual users alike. Keep an eye out for an official announcement from Samsung soon.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to arrive with Qualcomm’s next flagship chip—the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2—according to leaked firmware files. It will also ship with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 right out of the box.
This lines up with a recent report from tipster Ice Universe which highlighted Samsung’s new strategy. Under this approach foldable phones receive the newest One UI version first and then it gets refined for the Galaxy S series.
The leaked firmware was found on Samsung’s own server suggesting the company is already testing One UI 8.5 for the S26 lineup.
The firmware includes the serial number PMK8850 which likely belongs to Snapdragon’s next-gen chip. For comparison the Galaxy S25 Ultra used the Snapdragon 8 Elite which had the 8750 serial number. So it’s quite likely that the S26 Ultra will continue using Qualcomm’s top-tier chipset.
However not all models in the Galaxy S26 series may use Snapdragon. The regular Galaxy S26 and S26+ are expected to feature Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 processor. This chip is said to offer strong CPU and GPU performance. Another report claims that Samsung has also found a way to improve the Exynos 2600’s cooling which could make it more reliable.
Samsung is reportedly changing its strategy for software updates. Going forward, the company will give priority to its foldable phones, like the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series, when rolling out major One UI updates.
This shift became clear when Samsung launched One UI 8 — based on Android 16 — with the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, even though Android 16 hasn’t been officially released yet. Many thought this was just a one-time surprise, but it now seems to be part of a new update policy.
According to popular tipster Ice Universe, Samsung will now launch its latest foldables with the newest Android versions and updated One UI features. Meanwhile, its Galaxy S series will receive incremental updates, rather than being the first to get new software.
Although the Galaxy S phones may not get updates first, Samsung is expected to provide them with more stable and refined versions of the software. This means that while foldables will test out new UI designs, AI tools, and software improvements first, Galaxy S devices will get a more polished and smoother experience later on.