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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.