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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 9, 2025 (Samsung Galaxy Unpacked) | July 9, 2025 (Samsung Galaxy Unpacked) |
| Released | 2025-07-25 | 2025-07-25 |
| Status | Available (released July 25, 2025) | Available (released July 25, 2025) |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | Yes (LTE models) | Yes (LTE models) |
| 3G Bands | Yes (LTE models) | Yes (LTE models) |
| 4G LTE | Yes (standalone calls, texts, and data on LTE models) | Yes (standalone calls, texts, and data on LTE models) |
| 5G | No | No |
| SIM | eSIM (embedded; no physical SIM) | eSIM (embedded; no physical SIM) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE (LTE models only) | GSM / HSPA / LTE (LTE models only) |
BODY6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Stainless steel frame, sapphire crystal front , Rotating physical bezel (Classic signature feature) | Armor Aluminum frame, sapphire crystal front |
| Colors | Black, White | Graphite, Silver |
| Dimensions | 46.4 x 46.0 x 10.6 mm (1.83 x 1.81 x 0.42 in) | 40 mm: 42.7 x 40.4 x 8.6 mm; 44 mm: 46.0 x 43.7 x 8.6 mm |
| IP Rating | Water resistance: 5ATM, IP68; MIL-STD-810H certified | Water resistance: 5ATM, IP68 |
| Strap | 22 mm, interchangeable | 20 mm, interchangeable |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without strap) | 40 mm: 30 g; 44 mm: 34 g |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Sapphire Crystal | Sapphire Crystal |
| Resolution | 438 × 438 pixels | 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels; 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels |
| Size | 1.34 inches | 40 mm: 1.34 inches; 44 mm: 1.47 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Penta-core (1× Cortex-A78 + 4× Cortex-A55) | Penta-core (1× Cortex-A78 + 4× Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Integrated (Exynos W1000) |
| OS | Wear OS 6 with One UI Watch 8 | Wear OS 6 with One UI Watch 8 |
MEMORY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2GB |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | No | No |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones jack | No | No |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Features: | Sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, ECG monitoring, stress tracking, body composition analysis (BioActive suite) | Sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, ECG, stress tracking, body composition |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, light sensor, optical heart rate (PPG), ECG, BIA, SpO₂, skin temperature, antioxidant sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, light sensor, optical heart rate (PPG), ECG, BIA, SpO₂, skin temperature, antioxidant sensor |
BATTERY4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours (AOD on typical use) | Up to 40 hours (AOD off) |
| Capacity | 445 mAh | 40 mm: 325 mAh; 44 mm: 435 mAh |
| Charging Type | Wireless magnetic charging | Wireless (magnetic) |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Control | Yes (remote control for paired phone camera) | Yes (remote control for paired phone camera) |
| Compatibility | Android | Android |
| Launch Price (USD) | $299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | SM-L500, SM-L505U | SM-L320, SM-L325, SM-L330, SM-L335, SM-L325U, SM-L335U |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦419,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦419,000 (Stored estimate) |