Samsung unveils the Galaxy Watch8 series: slimmer design, advanced AI, and new health features
Samsung Electronics announced the arrival of its new Galaxy Watch8 series, comprising the Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. The family combines a slimmer, more refined design with new personalized health, wellness, and fitness capabilities built into Wear OS 6 and powered by artificial intelligence.
The series adopts the cushion design introduced on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, now featured across the entire lineup for improved comfort and fit. Thanks to an internal redesign that improves component fit by 30%, the models are up to 11% thinner , with a Dynamic Lug System hinge that contours naturally to your wrist.
The display offers up to 3000 nits of peak brightness, 50% brighter for easy visibility even in direct sunlight. Plus, the improved battery ensures longer usage time to keep up with an active lifestyle. Dual-frequency GPS improves location accuracy, and the 3nm Exynos W1000 processor delivers greater power and energy efficiency.
Samsung highlights its BioActive sensor , which enables more precise measurements of bioelectrical signals, heart rate, temperature, and body composition, to offer a complete view of health.
In terms of wellness, the Galaxy Watch 8 series offers personalized sleep coaching, moderate-to-severe sleep apnea detection, and circadian rhythm-based bedtime guidance. It includes features like Vascular Load to monitor circulatory stress while you sleep.
For the first time on a smartwatch, an antioxidant index is included to measure carotenoid levels in five seconds, helping with healthy aging decisions. Additionally, the Running Coach offers personalized plans and real-time feedback for runners, while the Together feature allows for virtual competitions with friends and family.
Other tools include the High Stress Alert, the Mindfulness Tracker with breathing exercises, and the AI-powered Energy Score , which combines physical and mental metrics to provide a daily snapshot of a user's energy level.
The Galaxy Watch 8 series is Samsung's first to include Wear OS 6 with Google's Gemini built in , enabling voice control for tasks like starting workouts, sending messages, or finding nearby places. The One UI 8 Watch interface features Multi-Info Tiles for key metrics and the new Now Bar for quick access to notifications and activities.
Samsung confirmed availability in Colombia starting July 24, 2025, with options for a variety of styles and uses, including the Galaxy Watch Ultra with titanium finishes for outdoor activities.
Key Features of the Galaxy Watch8 Series- Galaxy Watch8 (40mm and 44mm sizes).
- Galaxy Watch8 Classic (46mm).
- Galaxy Watch Ultra (not detailed here, but confirmed for Colombia).
- Slimmer redesign (up to 11% less).
- Dynamic Lug System for natural fit.
- Sapphire crystal on screen.
- 3000 nits of maximum brightness.
- Always On Display in Super AMOLED.
- 44 mm: 1.47" (480 × 480 px).
- 40 mm and 46 mm: 1.34" (438 × 438 px).
- Exynos W1000 (5 cores, 3nm).
Memory and storage:
- Watch8: 2GB RAM + 32GB.
- Watch8 Classic: 2GB RAM + 64GB.
- 44 mm: 435 mAh.
- 40 mm: 325 mAh.
- Classic 46 mm: 445 mAh.
- Wireless Fast Charging (WPC).
- BioActive Sensor (optical, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance).
- Temperature sensor.
- Accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, light sensor.
Health and wellness features:
- Sleep training and apnea detection.
- Vascular load.
- Antioxidant index.
- Running coach with personalized plans.
- High Stress Alert, Mindfulness Tracker.
- Energy Score (with AI).
- LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz, NFC.
- Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo).
- 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H.
- Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch.
- Gemini (Google Assistant) built-in.
- Android 12.0 or higher, minimum 1.5 GB of memory.
- Watch8: Graphite and Silver (40 mm and 44 mm).
- Watch8 Classic: Black and White (46 mm).
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