Samsung’s summer Unpacked show in Brooklyn wasn’t just about foldable phones. The company also rolled out three new wearables—the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and an updated Galaxy Watch Ultra in Titanium Blue—each packing a faster chip, brighter screens, and some genuinely fresh health features.
The regular Galaxy Watch 8 comes in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes (Graphite or Silver) and is Samsung’s thinnest watch yet at 8.6 mm. The Super AMOLED panels now top out at 3,000 nits, making them easy to read in direct sun. The Watch 8 Classic sticks with its fan‑favorite rotating bezel, steps up to 46 mm, and doubles storage to 64 GB.
All three models share Samsung’s new 3‑nm Exynos W1000 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and Wear OS 6 skinned with One UI 8 Watch.
New health sensors and coaching tools
Samsung’s upgraded BioActive Sensor adds two headline measurements:
Antioxidant Index – checks carotenoid levels in about five seconds to give a snapshot of dietary health.
Vascular Load – gauges how much strain your cardiovascular system is under after a tough workout or stressful day.
For runners, a revamped Running Coach now offers real‑time pacing cues and post‑run form analysis, while Bedtime Guidance digs into sleep stages and snoring patterns. You’ll also see a single Energy Score each morning that rolls activity, rest, and heart‑rate variability into one number.
AI and other improvements
Google’s Gemini is baked into Wear OS 6, so you can start a workout, reply to a message, or check tomorrow’s calendar with a quick voice prompt—handy if your phone’s across the room.
Battery capacities range from 325 mAh (40 mm) up to 590 mAh on the Ultra, with faster wireless charging across the board. All models carry IP68 and 5 ATM ratings plus dual‑frequency GPS for better accuracy in cities or canyons.
Pricing and availability
- Galaxy Watch 8 – starts at $349
- Galaxy Watch 8 Classic – starts at $499
- Galaxy Watch Ultra (Titanium Blue) – $649
Pre‑orders are open now on Samsung.com, and retail sales begin 25 July 2025.
Don’t miss a thing! Join our Telegram community for instant updates and grab our free daily newsletter for the best tech stories!
For more daily updates, please visit our News Section.
Comments