Summary
- Samsung has unveiled its thinnest smartwatch yet, the Galaxy Watch 8, in two sizes and colors.
- The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic features a rotating bezel and a 46mm form factor in two colors.
- A new titanium blue color for the Galaxy Watch Ultra was also revealed, with 64GB of expanded storage.
Samsung's recent Galaxy Unpacked event wasn't all just about foldable devices. The tech giant also unveiled two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which features a 46mm form factor and a rotating bezel, with a 445mAh battery. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic comes in black and white color options.
"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 Watch 8 series serves as a starting point for a healthier, more connected life, making it easier than ever to take meaningful steps toward your well-being."
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
- Brand
- Samsung
- Operating System
- One UI 8 Watch
- Case size
- 40mm, 44mm
- Colors
- Graphite, silver
- RAM
- 2GB
- Storage
- 32GB
- Battery
- 44mm: 435mAh - 40mm: 325mAh
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- Brand
- Samsung
- Operating System
- One UI 8 Watch
- Case size
- 44mm
- Colors
- Black, white
- RAM
- 2GB
- Storage
- 64GB
- Battery
- 445mAh
Someone got The Witcher 3 running on a smartwatch, and you can too
If you've ever wanted to play PC games on your Galaxy Watch Ultra, you technically can.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is getting a new color
The Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $350, Watch 8 Classic at $500
Samsung also announced a new color variant for the Galaxy Watch Ultra at Unpacked, called titanium blue, which features 64GB of expanded storage. The Galaxy Watch Ultra was initially launched last year, available in titanium gray, white, and silver colors with 32GB of storage.
The Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and the titanium blue Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra all launch with One UI 8 right out of the box. Samsung's new software update promises several new health features, including an antioxidant index feature that allows you to measure your carotenoid levels "for healthy aging." There is also Bedtime Guidance, which offers tailored sleep recommendations, and Vascular Load, which measures the stress levels on your vascular system while you sleep. You can read more about One UI 8 on Samsung's smartwatches here.
The Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $350 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic begins at $500 for its Bluetooth version. LTE options are available for both models. The Galaxy Watch Ultra in titanium blue starts at $650. You can pre-order the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra in titanium blue on Samsung's website now and receive a $50 discount. The Galaxy Watch 8 series is set to start shipping on July 25.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Brand
- Samsung
- Case size
- 47mm
- Battery
- 590mAh
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Yes
- Color Screen
- Yes
- Notification Support
- Yes
The Galaxy Watch Ultra now comes in a new blue titanium color with 64GB of storage.
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