The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46mm, Black) is a premium smartwatch with a stylish cushion design, a physical rotating bezel, and upgraded health-tracking features. It is powered by a new 3nm Exynos W1000 processor and runs on Wear OS 6 with Samsung's One UI 8 Watch.
Key features
Design: The Galaxy Watch8 Classic has a unique, rounded-square cushion design with a circular display and a stainless steel body. The watch has a physical rotating bezel for navigation and a programmable "Quick Button".
Display: It features a bright AMOLED display, with a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits, for easy readability in sunlight.
Performance and storage: The watch uses a 3nm Exynos W1000 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage for apps and media.
Health and fitness: New health features include an AI-powered Running Coach and sensors that provide data on Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index. Other health metrics tracked include heart rate, ECG, sleep, stress, and blood oxygen levels.
Battery life: A 445mAh battery provides up to two days of battery life with moderate use (about 48 hours), or up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled. However, charging is slower than on some rival smartwatches.
Durability: The watch has an IP68 rating for dust and water submersion, a 5ATM water-resistance rating for up to 164 feet underwater, and a military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification.
AI assistant: Built-in AI with native Google Gemini support allows for basic tasks and voice-controlled commands.
Compatibility: It must be paired with an Android phone running Android 12.0 or higher. Some AI insights and gesture controls are restricted to Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
