Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch 8 Series: Your Next-Gen Smartwatch Has Arrived!

Samsung just dropped a bombshell at its recent Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9th: the Galaxy Watch 8 series. Comprising the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, these aren't just incremental updates. We're talking about significant leaps in design, health tracking, and the exciting debut of Google's Gemini assistant right on your wrist! Running on Wear OS 6 with Samsung's custom One UI 8 Watch, these smartwatches are set to redefine what you expect from wearable tech.

Pricing & Availability in India

Good news for Indian consumers! The Galaxy Watch 8 series is already available for pre-order, with general sales kicking off on July 25th. Here's a breakdown of the pricing:

Galaxy Watch 8

♦ 40mm Bluetooth: ₹32,999

♦ 40mm LTE: ₹36,999

♦ 44mm Bluetooth: ₹35,999

♦ 44mm LTE: ₹39,999

♦ Colors: Graphite and Silver

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

♦ 47mm Bluetooth: ₹46,999

♦ 47mm LTE: ₹50,999

♦ Colors: Black and White

Galaxy Watch 8: Sleek Design, Powerful Performance

Samsung claims the Galaxy Watch 8 is their slimmest yet, boasting a mere 8.6mm thickness. It comes in two practical sizes: a 44mm model and a more compact 40mm.

The 44mm variant sports a vibrant 1.47-inch Super AMOLED display with a sharp 480x480 resolution. If you prefer something smaller, the 40mm version features a 1.34-inch screen at 438x438 resolution. Both displays are fortified with Sapphire Crystal for superior durability and offer Always-On Display functionality. And for those sunny outdoor adventures, you'll appreciate the incredible 3,000 nits peak brightness, ensuring excellent visibility.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Watch 8 is powered by Samsung’s brand-new 3nm Exynos W1000 chip, paired with a speedy 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Powering your day is a 435mAh battery in the 44mm model and a 325mAh battery in the 40mm version, both supporting fast wireless charging.

Connectivity is robust, with support for LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and dual-frequency GPS for pinpoint accuracy. Plus, it's built to last with 5ATM + IP68 water resistance and MIL-STD-810H durability standards.

Revolutionary Health Tracking Features

The Galaxy Watch 8 series introduces a suite of groundbreaking health monitoring features designed to give you deeper insights into your well-being:

Antioxidant Index: Curious about your body's antioxidant capacity? This feature uses the BioActive Sensor to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds.

Bedtime Guidance: Get personalized sleep recommendations based on three days of sleep analysis, combining your circadian rhythm and sleep pressure data.

Vascular Load: Monitor cardiovascular stress during sleep, offering early insights into your heart health.

Running Coach: Elevate your runs with real-time feedback after a twelve-minute session and receive a tailored training plan for the next three to five weeks.

Energy Score: Understand your daily mental and physical energy levels, estimated based on your activity, sleep, and heart rate variability.

High Stress Alerts and Mindfulness Tracker: Stay ahead of stress with timely notifications and guided breathing exercises when your stress levels rise.

Galaxy Watch 8 Key Specifications at a Glance:

♦ Sizes: 44mm / 40mm

♦ Display: Sapphire Crystal, 1.47-inch (480x480) / 1.34-inch (438x438) Super AMOLED

♦ Processor: Exynos W1000

♦ RAM: 2GB

♦ Storage: 32GB

♦ Battery: 435mAh (44mm) / 325mAh (40mm)

♦ OS: WearOS 6 / One UI 8 Watch

♦ Durability: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: The Return of a Fan Favorite

For those who love the tactile experience, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic brings back the beloved rotating bezel, now enhanced with a new quick-access button. This model comes in a single 46mm size and is available in elegant Black and White. Its 1.34-inch Super AMOLED display (438x438 resolution) is also protected by durable Sapphire Crystal.

Powering the Classic is the same robust Exynos W1000 processor as the standard Watch 8. However, it ups the ante with 2GB of RAM and a generous 64GB of internal storage—double that of its sibling! A 445mAh battery ensures ample power, with support for fast wireless charging.

The Classic shares the same advanced sensor suite as the Watch 8, with the addition of a 3D Hall sensor. It also boasts the full array of AI-driven wellness features, Gemini integration, One UI 8 enhancements, and dual-frequency GPS for precise location tracking.

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Key Specifications at a Glance:

♦ Size: 46mm

♦ Display: Sapphire Crystal, 1.34-inch (438x438) Super AMOLED

♦ Processor: Exynos W1000

♦ RAM: 2GB

♦ Storage: 64GB

♦ Battery: 445mAh

♦ OS: WearOS 6 / One UI 8 Watch

♦ Durability: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H

With these new additions, Samsung is clearly pushing the boundaries of what a smartwatch can do. Are you ready to upgrade your wrist game?