Samsung Galaxy Watch8

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Description

Launch Date
7/8/2025
Launch Price
349.99 USD

Galaxy Watch8 is thinner, lighter, and brighter than ever, featuring a new cushion shape design with Dynamic Lug bands. It offers longer battery life, enhanced performance with One UI 8 Watch, advanced health readings, sleep coaching, and a running coach. The display is brighter for easy sunlight readability, designed to comfortably hug the wrist for fitness and health monitoring.

Highlights

  • New cushion design case with Dynamic Lug bands
  • Sleep coaching for natural bedtime routines
  • Running Coach to improve running speed
  • Brighter and easier to read display in sunlight
  • Longer battery life compared to previous generation
  • Enhanced One UI 8 Watch experience

Specifications

sizes 40mm , 44mm
display Brighter and easier to read in sunlight, with a new cushion shape squircle design
battery life 40mm : approx. 26.36 hours , 44mm : approx. 36.55 hours
connectivity Wi-Fi , Bluetooth , LTE option available
operating system One UI 8 Watch
design Cushion shape case with Dynamic Lug bands
health features Sleep coaching for natural bedtime routines , Running Coach , Advanced health readings including antioxidant index
performance Similar to Galaxy Watch7 with display brightness and battery capacity improvements
launch price 40mm : value :349.99, currency : USD , 44mm : value :379, currency : USD

Pros and Cons

  • Thin, light, and comfortable design
  • Improved display brightness
  • Longer battery life
  • Advanced health and fitness tracking features
  • Sleep coaching and running coach functionality
  • Refined One UI 8 Watch interface
  • Price increased by $50 compared to Galaxy Watch7
  • Few changes in performance compared to previous generation
  • Classic rotating bezel removed from the regular Watch8 model
  • Advanced features may require a Galaxy phone for full functionality

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