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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 9, 2025 (Samsung Galaxy Unpacked) | September 9, 2025 |
| Released | 2025-07-25 | 2025-09-19 |
| Status | Available (released July 25, 2025) | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | Yes (LTE models) | Yes |
| 3G Bands | Yes (LTE models) | Yes |
| 4G LTE | Yes (standalone calls, texts, and data on LTE models) | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes (select regions) |
| SIM | eSIM (embedded; no physical SIM) | eSIM (embedded; no physical SIM) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE (LTE models only) | — |
BODY6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Stainless steel frame, sapphire crystal front , Rotating physical bezel (Classic signature feature) | Aluminum case, Ion-X strengthened glass |
| Colors | Black, White | Midnight, Starlight |
| Dimensions | 46.4 x 46.0 x 10.6 mm (1.83 x 1.81 x 0.42 in) | 40 mm: 40 x 34 x 10.7 mm; 44 mm: 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm (1.73 x 1.50 x 0.42 in) |
| IP Rating | Water resistance: 5ATM, IP68; MIL-STD-810H certified | Water resistance: WR50 / 50 m |
| Strap | 22 mm, interchangeable | Interchangeable Apple bands |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without strap) | 44 mm (GPS): 32.9 g; 44 mm (GPS + Cellular): 33.0 g; 40 mm (GPS): 26.3 g; 40 mm (GPS + Cellular): 26.4 g |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Sapphire Crystal | Ion-X strengthened glass |
| Resolution | 438 × 438 pixels | 44 mm: 368 x 448 pixels; 40 mm: 324 x 394 pixels (~326 ppi density) |
| Size | 1.34 inches | 44 mm: 1.78 inches; 40 mm: Smaller variant |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak) | Retina OLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Penta-core (1× Cortex-A78 + 4× Cortex-A55) | Dual-core |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Apple S10 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Integrated Apple graphics |
| OS | Wear OS 6 with One UI Watch 8 | watchOS 26 |
MEMORY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | No | No |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones jack | No | No |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (Apple Pay) |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Features: | Sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, ECG monitoring, stress tracking, body composition analysis (BioActive suite) | Heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, cycle tracking; Safety features: Crash Detection, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, light sensor, optical heart rate (PPG), ECG, BIA, SpO₂, skin temperature, antioxidant sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, optical heart rate sensor, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, ambient light sensor |
BATTERY4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours (AOD on typical use) | Up to 18 hours (normal use); Up to 32 hours (Low Power Mode) |
| Capacity | 445 mAh | — |
| Charging Type | Wireless magnetic charging | Wireless (magnetic); Fast charging: Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Watch SE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Control | Yes (remote control for paired phone camera) | — |
| Compatibility | Android | iPhone (iOS required) |
| Launch Price (USD) | $299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $248.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | SM-L500, SM-L505U | A3325, A3324, A3328, A3326, A3327, A3329, A3391, A3392 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦419,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦347,000 (Stored estimate) |