Samsung Launches Galaxy Watch 8 Series with Innovative Features
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic, featuring advanced health tracking and a sleek design, starting at $350.
Overview
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2025.
The Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $350 for the 40mm Bluetooth model, with the Classic version priced at $500.
New features include noninvasive skin analysis, AI coaching, and detailed sleep tracking.
The Galaxy Watch 8 is Samsung's thinnest smartwatch, 11% slimmer than its predecessor.
The design includes improved sensor tracking and resembles the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic with varying degrees of enthusiasm. CNET emphasizes personal experience and features, while Gizmodo adopts a more critical, transformative perspective. TechCrunch focuses on design and specifications, reflecting a balanced yet slightly skeptical view, highlighting innovation alongside potential limitations.
FAQ
The Galaxy Watch 8 introduces new AI features like noninvasive skin analysis and AI coaching, features more advanced and improved sensor tracking, and is 11% slimmer than the Watch 7. It maintains similar sizes (40mm and 44mm) and AMOLED display specifications but boasts a sleeker, more refined design resembling the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
The Galaxy Watch 8 features advanced health tracking capabilities including noninvasive skin analysis, AI-powered coaching, and detailed sleep tracking, which improve accuracy and provide more personalized health insights.
The Galaxy Watch 8 is Samsung's thinnest smartwatch to date, 11% slimmer than its predecessor, with a design that includes a flat sensor surface for better accuracy and a look that closely resembles the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It also reintroduces features like the rotating bezel in the Classic version.
The Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $350 for the 40mm Bluetooth-only model, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is priced around $500. Both come in multiple sizes with Wi-Fi and LTE options.
