Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic in India. The big reveal happened at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. Alongside the new foldable phones, the new Galaxy watches are now ready to shake up the smartwatch market.
What’s New?
The Galaxy Watch 8 comes in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm. The Classic version comes in a single 46mm size. Both watches now have a fresh “squircle” design. It’s a mix of square and circle, and it stands out.
Samsung has packed them with the latest Exynos W1000 chip and the new One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6. The interface is faster, smoother, and easier to use.
Indian Prices and Availability
In India, the pricing is clear and competitive:
- Galaxy Watch 8 (Bluetooth): ₹32,999 (40mm), ₹35,999 (44mm)
- Galaxy Watch 8 (LTE): ₹36,999 (40mm), ₹39,999 (44mm)
- Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (Bluetooth): ₹46,999
- Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (LTE): ₹50,999
You can pre-order now, and the watches will be available from July 25.
Colours to Choose From
The Galaxy Watch 8 is available in Graphite and Silver. The Classic version comes in Black and White—clean and classy.
Display and Build
The watches have Super AMOLED screens with top brightness of 3000 nits. That means you can easily see your screen even under the sun.
- The 40mm and 46mm models have 1.34-inch displays
- The 44mm model gets a bigger 1.47-inch display
Both watches are protected with Sapphire glass, but the Classic gets an upgrade with a stainless steel frame and a rotating bezel.
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Storage, Battery and Performance
The Galaxy Watch 8 gives you 32GB storage and 2GB RAM. The Watch 8 Classic doubles the storage to 64GB.
Battery size depends on the model:
- 40mm: 325mAh
- 44mm: 435mAh
- Classic 46mm: 445mAh
Expect solid day-long battery life and fast performance.
Health Features Get Smarter
This time, health tracking goes a step further. The Galaxy Watch 8 series can track:
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- ECG
- Sleep
- Stress
- Body composition
A new AGES Index helps you understand your biological age. There’s also fall detection and emergency alerts.
Built for the Real World
All models are MIL-STD-810H certified, making them ready for rough use. The IP68 rating protects against water and dust. The Classic even includes a 3D Hall sensor for better motion sensing.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 series is more than just smart. It’s stylish, powerful, and health-focused. Whether you want the lightweight Galaxy Watch 8 or the premium Watch 8 Classic, both are ready to become your daily companion.
If you’re planning a smartwatch upgrade, this one deserves a look.
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