Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic merge an iconic design with new, personalised wellness insights to motivate you on your health journey
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic[1], establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch line-up. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, this series boasts the thinnest, most comfortable Galaxy Watch ever[2] for continuous health tracking. The Galaxy Watch8 series suits diverse lifestyles and provides advanced capabilities, setting a new standard for style and personalised health experiences.
“We are committed to empowering billions of people to live healthier lives through our innovative technology,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “By combining purposeful design with advanced sensor technology and an intuitive AI-powered experience, the Galaxy Watch8 series serves as a starting point for a healthier, more connected life, making it easier than ever to take meaningful steps toward users’ well-being.”
Redesigned Inside and Out for Ultimate Wellness
By reimagining both form and function, the Galaxy Watch8 series delivers unmatched2 comfort alongside industry-leading performance, making it the ultimate companion for everyday wellness. The distinctive cushion design, which debuted with Galaxy Watch Ultra, now defines the entire Galaxy Watch line-up. To achieve the thinnest design yet2, the Galaxy Watch8 series’ internal structure was completely reengineered and its component mounting capability has improved, resulting in an 11% thinner design[3]. Combined with the Dynamic Lug system, this design moves naturally with the wrist, providing greater comfort and improved stability2 for a better fit and enhanced health-tracking accuracy.
Galaxy Watch8’s sleek profile is complemented by its exceptional performance. Even when you are outdoors under bright sunlight, the display has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits for easy visibility, and the battery ensures the watch can keep up with an active lifestyle. Moreover, the dual-frequency GPS provides detailed and precise location results while our 3nm processor delivers fast performance and great power efficiency. With the ground-breaking BioActive Sensor that enables deeper and more accurate health insights, that was introduced with last year’s Watch7 series, the Galaxy Watch8 series helps provide a holistic view of your health.
Motivation for Lasting Health Changes
Sleep is a window into your overall health and each restful night allows your body and mind to recover for the next day. That’s why Samsung is continuously advancing the sleep experience, offering tailored sleep coaching, helping to create an optimal sleep environment, and even detecting patterns of breathing disturbances suggestive of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea[4]. On top of that, the Galaxy Watch8 series comes with new unique health features[5] on the Samsung Health app[6] that help you build healthier habits through instant, motivational insights – from sleep to nutrition and workout.
Bedtime Guidance[7] can measure your circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed so you wake up refreshed the next morning. Providing insights on various lifestyle factors including sleep, stress and activity, it helps you adopt a more comprehensive approach to managing your health.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch8 series introduces Antioxidant Index[8] for the first time in a smartwatch, enabling you to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices to help with healthy aging.
Whether you’re a novice or experienced runner, the Galaxy Watch8 series delivers personalised fitness insights to keep you motivated when you need it most. Running Coach[9] calculates your fitness level from 1 to 10 and develops a tailored training plan complete with real-time guidance and motivational insights. With the updated Together feature, which now supports running, you can gamify your fitness journey by challenging friends and family.
With Mindfulness Tracker, you can record your mood and receive guidance on breathing exercises to relieve your stress – all at once on your wrist.
Plus, the AI-powered Energy Score[10] gives you a snapshot of your energy level, combining physical and mental energy metrics so you can have a healthier day, every day.
Easier Watch Interaction with Wear OS 6 and Gemini
Developed in close collaboration with Google, the Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch equipped with Wear OS 6 and Gemini[11] built-in for convenience on the move. Go hands-free using natural voice commands to perform various tasks. For example, when you’re ready to start your workout or planning your next fitness goal, simply say, “Start a 300-calorie circuit training workout.” or “Set a 20-minute run” just as you would to a person. The watch will then seamlessly initiate the workout in Samsung Health[12].
In addition, thanks to the new One UI 8 Watch, the user interface is optimised for the size and shape of the watch face. The new Multi-Info Tiles provide easy access to health metrics, weather, events and more – all in a single, quick look. Moreover, Now Bar and depthless notifications ensure key activities are front and centre.
Tailored to Match Every Lifestyle
Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic and the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) will be available for pre-order in Australia starting 10 July 2025 and on-sale starting 1 August 2025[13].
Featuring a sleek and minimalist design, Galaxy Watch8 is designed for everyday wellness. Available in 44mm or 40mm sizes and in Graphite or Silver13, it provides comfort and style for daily activities.
Meanwhile, Galaxy Watch8 Classic brings timeless sophistication to the wrist with modern features such as a rotating bezel and a quick button for added convenience. The Classic model measures 46mm and comes in Black and White13. Plus, both models can be matched with a range of stylish bands[14] designed to suit diverse lifestyles.
For those who love outdoor adventures, Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is the most advanced[15] Galaxy Watch model yet. Available in four titanium finishes13 including the new Titanium Blue, it offers the longest battery life and the most robust performance in the line-up.
If you’re looking for a more discreet wearable that offers continuous health tracking, Galaxy Ring boasts superior comfort and up to seven days of battery life[16]. Available in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold, the Galaxy Ring comes in sizes 5-1513.
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Galaxy Watch8 Series Specifications
| Galaxy Watch8 | Galaxy Watch8 Classic | |
| Colour | – 44mm: Graphite, Silver
– 40mm: Graphite, Silver |
46mm: Black, White |
| Dimension[17] & Weight[18] |
– 44mm: 43.7mm x 46mm x 8.6t (34.0g)
– 40mm: 40.4mm x 42.7mm x 8.6t (30.0g) |
46mm: 46.4mm x 46mm x 10.6t (63.5g) |
| Display | Sapphire Crystal
– 44mm: 1.47-inch (480×480) Super AMOLED, Full Colour Always On Display – 40mm: 1.34-inch (438×438) Super AMOLED, Full Colour Always On Display |
Sapphire Crystal
– 46mm: 1.34-inch (438×438) Super AMOLED, Full Colour Always On Display |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (5 Core, 3nm) | |
| Memory & Storage |
2GB memory + 32GB storage | 2GB memory + 64GB storage |
| Battery[19] (typical) | – 44mm: 435mAh
– 40mm: 325mAh |
445mAh |
| Charging[20] | Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging) | |
| OS[21] | Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 6) | |
| UI | One UI 8 Watch | |
| Sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, 3D Hall sensor |
| Connectivity | LTE[22], Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz, NFC, L1+L5 Dual-Frequency GPS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo) | |
| Compatibility | Android 12.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory[23] | |
[1] Availability and features may vary depending on market, model and the smartphone paired. All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
[2] Compared to the previous Galaxy Watches.
[3] Galaxy Watch7 thickness: 9.7t, Galaxy Watch8 thickness: 8.6t, improvement of 11%.
[4] The Sleep Apnea Feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in adult users 22 years and older, by tracking sleep twice over a ten-day monitoring period. It is intended for on-demand use. This feature is not intended for users who have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea. This feature is not intended for use in the screening, diagnosis, treatment or management of sleep apnea and users should not use this feature to replace traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified clinician. If a pattern of breathing disturbances is identified by this feature, or you experience any other symptoms of sleep apnea or any other breathing disturbance, consult a doctor. The absence of a notification does not exclude the presence sleep apnea. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, WORSEN OR CHANGE UNEXPECTEDLY, TALK TO A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
[5] The Galaxy Watch 8 series is not a medical/therapeutic device. It is solely intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions; or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease; or for the prevention or control of conception or pregnancy. Samsung recommends that you consult with your doctor or physician before participating in any exercise program. Please consult a medical professional for advice. Samsung account login required. Running Coach and Antioxidant Index are available on Android phones (Android 10 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (v6.30.2 or later). Antioxidant index are Labs features that you can preview before its official launch. If you don’t want to use these experimental features, you can turn them off in Samsung Health settings.
[6] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Certain features may vary by market, carrier, or the device paired.
[7] Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or sleep disorder. Bedtime guidance is available on Android phone (Android 11 and above) requires Samsung Health app (v6.30.2 or later). It is based on 3 days of sleep analysis of user’s circadian rhythm and sleep pressure.
[8] Service only available with Galaxy Watch Ultra or later released Galaxy Watch Series. To measure, place the centre of your finger on the sensor at the back of the Watch and hold it for 5 seconds. While Anti-oxidant index can be measured using any finger, the thumb is recommended for the most accurate result. Repeat measurement due to uneven skin texture may lead to inaccurate results.
[9] . Service only available with Galaxy Watch7 Series or later released Galaxy Watch Series. To use running coach program, user needs to take a running level test and get a level before starting the coach program.
[10] Available on select Android phones (Android 10 or above), requires Samsung Health App (V6.27 or above) and Samsung Account login. User must register a Galaxy Watch (Watch4 or later) or Galaxy Ring. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.
[11] Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Requires compatible Wear OS watch to be connected to a compatible device. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and set up may be required. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Features may differ depending on subscription and account. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.
[12] Samsung Health and Galaxy Watch is not a medical/therapeutic device. It is solely intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions; or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease; or for the prevention or control of conception or pregnancy. Samsung recommends that you consult with your doctor or physician before participating in any exercise program. Must be paired with a compatible Galaxy smartphone
[13] Colour and size availability may vary by market.
[14] Sold separately. Availability of watch bands may vary by market or carrier.
[15] Additional One UI 8 update and bigger memory showcases advanced capabilities of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 in comparison to the 2024 version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
[16] Battery life is based on results from internal lab tests with the size 12, 13, 14, 15 Galaxy Ring for typical usage pattern scenarios conducted by Samsung. Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 have up to 6 days battery life. Actual battery life may vary depending on usage patterns, device model, or the battery manufacturer and other factors.
[17] Measured without health sensors.
[18] Measured without band.
[19] Battery life is based on results from internal lab tests for typical usage pattern scenarios conducted by Samsung. Actual battery life may vary depending on different usage patterns, device model, network environment and other factors. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among battery samples tested under the IEC 61960 standard.
[20] Testing conducted by Samsung using pre-released version of Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic (BT & LTE), each paired to a Samsung phone; all devices tested with pre-release software, Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB C Cable (EP-OL300), and Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter (EP-TA800). Charge time varies according to region, settings, usage patterns and environmental factors; actual results may vary. Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) sold separately.
[21] Wear OS Powered by Samsung works with phones running Android 12 or later with more than 1.5GB of memory. Compatible devices may vary by market, carrier or device brand.
[22] LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.
[23] Device activation is only available after connecting to a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services. Compatible devices may vary by market, carrier or device brand.