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Samsung has now officially announced the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and its counterpart without the rotating bezel. Both watches made their appearance alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Unpacked in New York on July 9, 2025. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is one of Samsung\u2019s latest smartwatches, and it brings back a familiar feature that fans missed with last year\u2019s Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra \u2013 the rotating bezel. With the return of this mechanical marvel, users can twist their way through the UI. It\u2019s a feature that we\u2019ve always loved here at Android Headlines due to how easy it was to use, but also because it limited the number of times you had to touch the display. That means fewer fingerprints.<\/p>\n
There have been quite a few updates to the watch, both inside and out, including a new and slimmer design that chucks the old round style of the watch case out the window in favor of a squircle shape, much like the style of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Because this shape was used with one of the watches from last year, it\u2019s not an entirely unfamiliar design on Samsung\u2019s part.<\/p>\n
However, it is a departure from the style Samsung has used on its standard and classic smartwatches for so many years, and it\u2019s a stark reminder that nothing stays the same forever. Even well-liked designs of popular devices. If you\u2019re looking to learn everything you can about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, then you\u2019ve come to the right place. In this article, we\u2019ll go over all of the necessary details you need to know about, from specs to price to where you can buy one.<\/p>\n
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specifications<\/p>\n
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is powered by the company\u2019s Exynos W1000 chipset and Google\u2019s Wear OS 6 platform. One UI 8 Watch sits on top of Wear OS 6 to give the UI that distinctively Samsung look and feel, while still offering the underpinnings of the Wear OS software that users have come to know and love.<\/p>\n
With a Super AMOLED display measuring 1.34 inches with a pixel density of 438 x 438, the Galaxy Watch Classic stays within the realm of past watches when it comes to screen size. Speaking of sizes, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic only comes in one size, and that\u2019s 46mm. This is another design decision that\u2019s a departure from Samsung\u2019s past offerings. The Classic model of every watch in the past has come in two sizes. One larger, one smaller. Giving customers the option to choose what they wanted. This time around, though, Samsung has removed this choice from the equation. If you want the Classic style with the rotating bezel, you have to go with the 46mm size, because that\u2019s all there is.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic also has a 445mAh battery inside, and it comes with 2GB of RAM as well as a whopping 64GB of storage, which is a lot for a watch. You may not be able to choose the size, but you can choose the connectivity options, as Samsung offers both the Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi model and the LTE model of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. Both versions are also IP68-rated, so they\u2019re safe from the rain, your sweat, and the occasional spill. The watch has a 5ATM rating as well, allowing it to be submerged up to 50 meters.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specs<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSize
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t46mm<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColors
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack, White<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDimensions
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t46.4mm x 46mm x 10.6t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t63.5g<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisplay Type
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuper AMOLED<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisplay Size
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1.34 Inches<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisplay Material
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSapphire Crystal<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMemory
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2GB<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStorage
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t64GB<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBattery
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t445mAh<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCharging
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFast Charging<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOS
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWear OS 6<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUI
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne UI 8 Watch<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSensors
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSamsung BioActive Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConnectivity
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5GHz, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5)\/Glonass\/Beidou\/Galileo<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDurability
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompatibility
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndroid 12 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory<\/p>\n
\t\t\tView Device Specs<\/p>\n
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic cost?<\/p>\n
Much like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung has increased the price of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic compared to the last version of the watch, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. It now starts at $499.99, and this is for the Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi model. If you want the LTE model, you\u2019re looking at a price of $549.99. This represents a $100 price increase compared to the last Classic model that Samsung came out with, when you look at the base price. It\u2019ll be a tough pill to swallow for some. For many, though, the price likely won\u2019t matter much.<\/p>\n
Where can you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?<\/p>\n
As per usual, Samsung\u2019s devices are going to be available from pretty much any major retailer. You\u2019ll be able to buy it directly from Samsung, and this is where you\u2019re likely to get the best deals because of the trade-in offers and special credits. In fact, you\u2019ll get a $50 credit when you pre-order through this link, and you can save up to $250 with a trade-in. That nets you a possible $300 in savings on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which could bring the price down to a maximum of $199.99. That isn\u2019t bad at all.<\/p>\n
That being said, this offer is only available from Samsung, and you\u2019ll only get this offer through the link above. The $50 pre-order credits are also on a first-come, first-served basis, and they expire 30 minutes after clicking the link, so you\u2019ll want to act fast. This promotion also comes with extra savings if you buy more devices. For example, if you buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, or Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, you can save 10% on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.<\/p>\n
In addition to Samsung, you\u2019ll also be able to buy the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic from major carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. You will also be able to get the watch through Amazon.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy From Samsung<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy From<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tVerizon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy From Verizon<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tAT&T\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy From AT&T<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tT-Mobile\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy From T-Mobile<\/p>\n
What carriers does it work on?<\/p>\n
This will work on the major US carriers. Having said that, the watch uses an eSIM and not a physical SIM. So you won\u2019t be able to just pop a SIM card in and use it on any GSM carrier you want. It works with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Xfinity Mobile. Other carriers may not be compatible with the watch, so you\u2019ll want to check with your carrier to confirm. Of course, this also only matters if you\u2019re planning to buy the LTE version. If you\u2019re not getting the LTE version, then it doesn\u2019t matter what carrier you have.<\/p>\n
What colors does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic come in?<\/p>\n
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic comes in two different colors: Black and White. It is worth noting, however, that both colors still have a silver stainless steel watch case. The colors only show up on the front of the rotating bezel, the back of the watch case, and on the side buttons. Other than that, the look is indistinguishable.<\/p>\n
What new upgrades does the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have?<\/p>\n
There are several upgrades for Samsung\u2019s latest smartwatch. You could technically consider the rotating bezel one of these upgrades, since last year\u2019s Galaxy Watch 7 series didn\u2019t have one. However, it\u2019s not a new feature, so it\u2019s also sort of not an upgrade. The watch also uses the same Exynos W1000 chipset as last year\u2019s watches. So this isn\u2019t an upgrade either. You\u2019ll find plenty of other upgrades, though.<\/p>\n
Slimmer profile<\/p>\n
Samsung has thinned out the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic to make it more comfortable, and it also now weighs less. So, that will add to the comfort. This will also make it more comfortable to wear while you sleep, which you will want to at least try, since the sleep tracking is a big part of the watch.<\/p>\n
Google Gemini on your wrist<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (along with the Galaxy Watch 8) will be the first watch to come with Google Gemini out of the box. This will allow you to maximize your device\u2019s capabilities, and with it, you can do things like send a message or ask questions about stuff.<\/p>\n
Way more storage<\/p>\n
Samsung has doubled the storage of the Galaxy Watch 7 by giving the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic 64GB of storage space. With all of this room, you can install more apps and download all of your favorite music for offline playback.<\/p>\n
A brighter display<\/p>\n
Samsung has increased the brightness of the display on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic so you can see it more easily in brighter environments. The display is 50% brighter than last year\u2019s watch, with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. While it\u2019s not likely the display will reach that brightness level often, you also probably won\u2019t have to ever worry about not seeing what\u2019s on the screen.<\/p>\n
Wear OS 6<\/p>\n
Wear OS 6 is the latest version of Wear OS, and it\u2019s available first on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Galaxy Watch 8. With Wear OS 6, you\u2019re also getting One UI 8 Watch, Samsung\u2019s latest UI layer. This brings in several new features and software improvements, such as the Now Bar, Daily Wellness Snapshots, Vascular Load, and more. You also now get access to multi-info tiles, so you can see more of the information you want on the display at one time.<\/p>\n
What bands are available for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?<\/p>\n
In time, there will likely be tons of watch bands available for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. For starters, Samsung has a nice selection. What\u2019s really nice about the bands this year, when it comes to Samsung\u2019s official options, at least, is that there are more colors available from the get-go. There are three band styles to choose from with the purchase of the watch: Sport, Hybrid, and Fabric. There\u2019s also the Athleisure band that you can buy separately. As for the colors, the Sport band comes in Blue, Graphite, Mint, Pink, and White. The Hybrid band comes in Black, Blue, Camel, Taupe, and White. The Fabric band comes in Blue, Graphite, Mint, Red, and White. And lastly, the Athleisure band comes in Blue, Graphite, Green, Sage, and White.<\/p>\n
Samsung also offers different sizes, though not every size is available for every band. For example, the Fabric and Sport bands come in Small\/Medium and Medium\/Large sizes. The Hybrid band only comes in the Medium\/Large size. The actual sizes for these bands are as follows: The Small\/Medium will fit wrists from 130mm to 190mm. The Medium\/Large band will fit wrists from 145mm to 205mm.<\/p>\n
Sport Band<\/p>\n
Hybrid Band<\/p>\n
Fabric Band<\/p>\n
Athleisure Band<\/p>\n
Samsung Sport Band for Galaxy Watch 8<\/p>\n
Samsung Hybrid Band for Galaxy Watch 8<\/p>\n
Samsung Fabric Band for Galaxy Watch 8<\/p>\n
Samsung Athleisure Band for Galaxy Watch 8<\/p>\n
Images and Video<\/p>\n
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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?<\/p>\n
While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is more expensive than previous Galaxy smartwatches, it\u2019s Samsung\u2019s most advanced option with plenty of nifty upgrades and neat, useful features. Things like Gemini will make it possible to use the watch to be more hands-free than ever. Plus, the rotating bezel is too good a feature not to have. Plus, with all of the pre-order savings you can get, it really doesn\u2019t end up that expensive.
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