Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
The rotating bezel returns in Samsung's classiest Wear OS watch
$499.99 USD
Available
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Overview
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic revives Samsung's beloved rotating bezel in a stainless steel package with Wear OS 6, the Exynos W1000 3nm processor, and Samsung's most comprehensive BioActive health sensor suite. At $499.99 with a single 46mm size, it occupies an awkward middle ground between the standard Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Key Features
- Rotating bezel navigation
- Stainless steel with sapphire crystal
- BioActive sensor (ECG, blood pressure, body composition, sleep apnea detection)
- Exynos W1000 3nm processor
- Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch
- 3,000-nit Super AMOLED display
- Google Gemini AI assistant
- Dual-band GPS
- 64GB storage
Description
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is Samsung's premium smartwatch for 2025, featuring the return of the iconic rotating bezel in a squared-off stainless steel design inspired by the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It runs the Exynos W1000 3nm chip with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage, pairs Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch software, and offers Samsung's full BioActive health monitoring suite including FDA-cleared ECG, blood pressure monitoring, body composition analysis, and FDA-authorized sleep apnea risk detection.
Specifications
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 445 mAh |
|---|---|
| Battery Life (AOD) | 30 hours |
| Battery Life (no AOD) | 40 hours |
| Charging | 10W Wireless |
| Charge Time | ~90 minutes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS | Dual-band (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) |
Display
| Display Size | 1.34 inches |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 438 x 438 pixels |
| PPI | 327 |
| Peak Brightness | 3,000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Always-On Display | Yes |
Physical
| Case Size | 46mm |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 46 x 46.4 x 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 63.5 g |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire Crystal |
| Water Resistance | 5ATM + IP68 |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Band System | Dynamic Lug (proprietary) |
Sensors
| Heart Rate | Optical (BioActive) |
|---|---|
| ECG | Yes (FDA-cleared) |
| Blood Pressure | Yes (requires cuff calibration) |
| Body Composition | BIA (body fat, muscle mass, BMI, water, BMR) |
| SpO2 | Yes |
| Sleep Apnea | Yes (FDA-authorized) |
| Temperature | Infrared |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
Software
| Operating System | Wear OS 6 |
|---|---|
| UI | One UI 8 Watch |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Voice Assistant | Google Gemini |