At its Galaxy Unpacked event today, Samsung took the wraps off the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch 8 series. The new lineup includes both Standard and Classic versions, aiming to deliver a premium smartwatch experience. So, what does the standard Galaxy Watch 8 bring to the table?
Galaxy Watch 8 Features
The Galaxy Watch 8 comes in two size options: 44 mm and 40 mm. The 44 mm variant measures 43.7 x 46 x 8.6 mm and weighs 34 grams, while the 40 mm version is 40.4 x 42.7 x 8.6 mm and weighs 30 grams.
The smartwatch features a durable sapphire crystal glass, offering exceptional resistance against scratches. The 44 mm model boasts a 1.47-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480×480 pixels. Meanwhile, the 40 mm version includes a slightly smaller 1.34-inch screen with 438×438 resolution.
Both models utilize Super AMOLED technology and support Always On Display (AOD).
Under the hood, the watch is powered by Samsung’s 3nm, 5-core Exynos W1000 processor. It comes equipped with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
Battery capacity differs between the models: the 44 mm version includes a 435 mAh battery, while the 40 mm variant houses a 325 mAh battery. Both support fast charging through WPC-based wireless charging.
Out of the box, the Galaxy Watch 8 runs on Wear OS 6 with Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch interface. Like its predecessor, it offers an extensive suite of health and fitness features.
Galaxy Watch 8 Prices
- Watch 8 (40mm, Bluetooth): €379 / £319 / $349
- Watch 8 (40mm, LTE): €429 / £369 / $399
- Watch 8 (44mm, Bluetooth): €409 / £349 / $379
- Watch 8 (44mm, LTE): €459 / £399 / $429
Galaxy Watch 8 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|
| Colors | 44 mm: Graphite, Silver 40 mm: Graphite, Silver |
| Dimensions & Weight | 44 mm: 43.7 x 46 x 8.6 mm (34.0 g) 40 mm: 40.4 x 42.7 x 8.6 mm (30.0 g) |
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47″ Super AMOLED (480×480), Full Color AOD 40 mm: 1.34″ Super AMOLED (438×438), Full Color AOD |
| Glass | Sapphire Crystal |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (5-core, 3nm) |
| Memory & Storage | 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage |
| Battery | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh |
| Charging | Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless) |
| Operating System | Wear OS 6 (Samsung-supported) |
| User Interface | One UI 8 Watch |
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-Signal + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Connectivity | LTE⁶, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5 GHz, NFC, Dual-Frequency GPS (L1+L5) – supports GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Durability | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Compatibility | Android 12.0 and up, with devices that have more than 1.5 GB RAM |
